Prepare against Githinji Hinga
Kenya · World #41,403 classical · FIDE ID 10801006
When preparing against Githinji Hinga, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Githinji Hinga, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Githinji Hinga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Githinji Hinga 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 | 1,929 | 2,123 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,123 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,052 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 13 | 29 | 35.4% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Githinji Hinga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Githinji Hinga's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 57.1% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hinga usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hinga usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hinga usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hinga usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hinga usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hinga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Githinji Hinga's chess games
All 65 games by Githinji Hinga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,112 | Uganda-Nairobi CC | B07 |
| Sep 2012 | Louis Jouault | 1,966 | Olympiad-40 | D79 |
| Nov 2015 | Brian Kidula | 1,947 | TAN-ch Open | D78 |
| Aug 2015 | Omondi Joseph Kevins | 1,934 | 57th Nairobi Open | D75 |
| Aug 2015 | Lawrence Kagambi | 1,825 | 57th Nairobi Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,716 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
| TAN-ch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 10th African Games Open | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,908 |
| 57th Nairobi Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,149 |
| Uganda-Nairobi CC | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Githinji Hinga's chess games?
65 games by Githinji Hinga, from Oct 2012 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 Githinji Hinga has played.
What does Githinji Hinga play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Githinji Hinga opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Githinji Hinga answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Githinji Hinga play as White?
As White, Githinji Hinga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Githinji Hinga play as Black?
As Black, Githinji Hinga most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Githinji Hinga's FIDE rating?
Githinji Hinga is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Githinji Hinga played?
Our database contains 65 games by Githinji Hinga, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Githinji Hinga?
65 games by Githinji Hinga 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.