Prepare against Gabriel Njuki
Kenya · World #25,169 classical · FIDE ID 10816127
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Njuki, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Njuki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Njuki 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,017 | 2,035 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,827 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,802 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 3 | 22 | 41.9% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Njuki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Njuki's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Njuki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Njuki usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Njuki usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Njuki usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Njuki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Njuki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Gabriel Njuki's chess games
All 43 games by Gabriel Njuki in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Joseph Atwoli | 1,962 | ch-KEN | B23 |
| Dec 2022 | Austin Walela | 1,876 | ch-KEN | E17 |
| Feb 2021 | Orfeas Bourhas | 1,820 | KCF University Cup | B22 |
| Feb 2021 | Rebecca Selkirk | 1,799 | KCF University Cup | B00 |
| Jun 2019 | Lawrence Kagambi | 1,793 | chT-KEN | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,874 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,795 |
| Nairobi Mashariki Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,335 |
| Kitale Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Njuki's chess games?
43 games by Gabriel Njuki, from Jul 2018 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 Gabriel Njuki has played.
What does Gabriel Njuki play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gabriel Njuki opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Njuki answers 1...c5 (85% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Njuki play as White?
As White, Gabriel Njuki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Njuki play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Njuki most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gabriel Njuki's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Njuki is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Njuki played?
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Njuki, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Njuki?
43 games by Gabriel Njuki 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.