Prepare against Joseph Muragu Methu
Kenya · World #41,809 classical · FIDE ID 10804714
When preparing against Joseph Muragu Methu, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Joseph Muragu Methu, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Muragu Methu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Muragu Methu 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 | 1,927 | 2,141 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,972 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,160 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 65 | 34 | 43 | 45.8% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 37 | 16 | 22 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Muragu Methu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Muragu Methu's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 98.5% | 56.1% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Methu usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Methu usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Methu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.h4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Methu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 74.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.5% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Joseph Muragu Methu's chess games
All 142 games by Joseph Muragu Methu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 65 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 18/4/5 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,508 | Online Olym Div4 A | A05 |
| Aug 2023 | Christian Gloeckler | 2,318 | chT-World Rapid | E26 |
| Aug 2023 | Adam Bremner | 2,176 | chT-World Rapid | D31 |
| Aug 2023 | Sander Miesen | 2,102 | chT-World Rapid | A45 |
| Dec 2015 | James Madol Panchol | 2,030 | ch-KEN | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,214 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,050 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,973 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,946 |
| 6th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Muragu Methu's chess games?
142 games by Joseph Muragu Methu, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Joseph Muragu Methu has played.
What does Joseph Muragu Methu play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Joseph Muragu Methu opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.h4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Muragu Methu answers 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joseph Muragu Methu play as White?
As White, Joseph Muragu Methu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Muragu Methu play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Muragu Methu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (27 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Joseph Muragu Methu's FIDE rating?
Joseph Muragu Methu is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Joseph Muragu Methu played?
Our database contains 142 games by Joseph Muragu Methu, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Muragu Methu?
142 games by Joseph Muragu Methu 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.