Prepare against Francis Michuki

Kenya · World #72,590 classical · FIDE ID 10806873

When preparing against Francis Michuki, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 37 games by Francis Michuki, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis Michuki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis Michuki before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.

Ratings

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis Michuki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis Michuki's side.

First moves as White (19 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 61.8% score
  • …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Michuki usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
  • …e5 (24% of these games) — Michuki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (18% of these games) — Michuki usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
• 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Michuki usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Michuki usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Francis Michuki's chess games

All 37 games by Francis Michuki in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Francis Michuki's chess games?

37 games by Francis Michuki, from Jun 2016 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Francis Michuki has played.

What does Francis Michuki play on the first move as White?

Across 19 games with White in our database, Francis Michuki opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis Michuki answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Francis Michuki play as White?

As White, Francis Michuki's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Francis Michuki play as Black?

As Black, Francis Michuki most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.

What is Francis Michuki's FIDE rating?

Francis Michuki is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Jul 2026).

How many games has Francis Michuki played?

Our database contains 37 games by Francis Michuki, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (51.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Francis Michuki?

37 games by Francis Michuki reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.

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