Prepare against James Kabui Nyaga
Kenya · World #73,832 classical · FIDE ID 10808353
When preparing against James Kabui Nyaga, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by James Kabui Nyaga, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Kabui Nyaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Kabui Nyaga 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 | 1,809 | 1,917 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 23 | 7 | 15 | 51.1% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Kabui Nyaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Kabui Nyaga's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 85.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Nyaga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
James Kabui Nyaga's chess games
All 45 games by James Kabui Nyaga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Bryan Toboso Akhanyinya | 1,861 | Meru Open | A36 |
| Nov 2022 | Brian Adorwa Kadenge | 1,778 | ch-Africa U2000 | A35 |
| Mar 2019 | George Ochieng Otieno | 1,769 | chT-KEN | D52 |
| Dec 2018 | Dudley Noreseb | 1,684 | ch-Africa U20 | C11 |
| Dec 2021 | Lenox Mangi | 1,661 | ch-KEN | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1,817 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,880 |
| Meru Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,758 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,790 |
| ch-Africa U2000 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1,840 |
| TAN-ch Open | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Kabui Nyaga's chess games?
45 games by James Kabui Nyaga, from Apr 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 James Kabui Nyaga has played.
What does James Kabui Nyaga play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, James Kabui Nyaga opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Kabui Nyaga answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does James Kabui Nyaga play as White?
As White, James Kabui Nyaga's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Kabui Nyaga play as Black?
As Black, James Kabui Nyaga most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is James Kabui Nyaga's FIDE rating?
James Kabui Nyaga is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Dec 2022).
How many games has James Kabui Nyaga played?
Our database contains 45 games by James Kabui Nyaga, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Kabui Nyaga?
45 games by James Kabui Nyaga 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.