Prepare against Gloria Jumba
Kenya · World #98,208 classical · FIDE ID 10800794
When preparing against Gloria Jumba, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Gloria Jumba, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gloria Jumba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gloria Jumba 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 | 1,735 | 1,793 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,762 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,768 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 32 | 25 | 39 | 33.3% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gloria Jumba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gloria Jumba's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 90.0% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jumba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Jumba usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Jumba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Jumba usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jumba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 87.1% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Gloria Jumba's chess games
All 96 games by Gloria Jumba 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | 1,924 | Meru Open | B21 |
| Nov 2014 | Eman Elansary | 1,851 | Cairo Africa zt 4.2 w | D31 |
| Jun 2018 | James Kabui Nyaga | 1,745 | Meru Open | B20 |
| Sep 2016 | Katrina Blackman | 1,642 | Olympiad Women-42 | D07 |
| Sep 2016 | Grace Kigeni | 1,632 | Olympiad Women-42 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN w | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,414 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,759 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection w | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,370 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,654 |
| Cairo Africa zt 4.2 w | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,623 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,722 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gloria Jumba's chess games?
96 games by Gloria Jumba, 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 Gloria Jumba has played.
What does Gloria Jumba play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Gloria Jumba opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gloria Jumba answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Gloria Jumba play as White?
As White, Gloria Jumba's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gloria Jumba play as Black?
As Black, Gloria Jumba most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Gloria Jumba's FIDE rating?
Gloria Jumba is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Gloria Jumba played?
Our database contains 96 games by Gloria Jumba, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gloria Jumba?
96 games by Gloria Jumba 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.