Prepare against Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu
WFM · Kenya · World #58,247 classical · FIDE ID 10802886
When preparing against Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 51.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu 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 | 1,862 | 1,933 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,792 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,855 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 90 | 8 | 70 | 53.6% |
| As White | 88 | 49 | 3 | 36 | 55.7% |
| As Black | 80 | 41 | 5 | 34 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 80.7% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 19.3% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ndirangu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 86.8% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 63.3% | 73.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's chess games
All 168 games by Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 90 wins, 8 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 35 | 18/1/16 | 51.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Victor Neustroev | 2,283 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| Jun 2025 | Franklin Annervys Palomo | 2,243 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| May 2025 | Daniel Evelio Saiz Rodriguez | 2,187 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| May 2025 | F Rose | 2,093 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jun 2025 | Luiz Antonio Coel Araujo Filho | 2,077 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 8 | 1,886 |
| ch-KEN w | 2024 | 20 | 15.5 | 1,619 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 1,818 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection w | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,523 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,770 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-Africa Blitz w | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,741 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's chess games?
168 games by Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu, from Aug 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 Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu has played.
What does Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu play as White?
As White, Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu play as Black?
As Black, Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu's FIDE rating?
Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (May 2025).
How many games has Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu played?
Our database contains 168 games by Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 8 draws, 70 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu?
168 games by Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu 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.