Prepare against Jackson Kamau Ndegwa
Kenya · World #49,558 classical · FIDE ID 10801731
Our database contains 63 games by Jackson Kamau Ndegwa, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jackson Kamau Ndegwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jackson Kamau Ndegwa 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 | 1,895 | 2,026 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,987 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,976 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 32 | 7 | 24 | 50.8% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 51.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ndegwa usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ndegwa usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ndegwa usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ndegwa usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Jackson Kamau Ndegwa's chess games
All 63 games by Jackson Kamau Ndegwa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Yu Dong Deng | 2,138 | Online Olym Div4 A | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Mehul Gohil | 2,020 | KEN Nat Team Selection | D02 |
| Feb 2021 | Thuso Mosutha | 1,966 | African Online Open | B21 |
| Dec 2022 | Joseph Muragu Methu | 1,945 | ch-KEN | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Martin Njoroge | 1,911 | KEN Nat Team Selection | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 1,854 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,959 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,830 |
| Meru Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,978 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Mombasa Open | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1,880 |
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Where can I find Jackson Kamau Ndegwa's chess games?
63 games by Jackson Kamau Ndegwa, from Sep 2014 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 Jackson Kamau Ndegwa has played.
What does Jackson Kamau Ndegwa play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jackson Kamau Ndegwa opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jackson Kamau Ndegwa answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jackson Kamau Ndegwa play as White?
As White, Jackson Kamau Ndegwa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jackson Kamau Ndegwa play as Black?
As Black, Jackson Kamau Ndegwa most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jackson Kamau Ndegwa's FIDE rating?
Jackson Kamau Ndegwa is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Jackson Kamau Ndegwa played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jackson Kamau Ndegwa, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jackson Kamau Ndegwa?
63 games by Jackson Kamau Ndegwa 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.