Prepare against Kenneth Omolo
Kenya · World #49,818 classical · FIDE ID 10800123
Our database contains 47 games by Kenneth Omolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Omolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Omolo 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 | 1,894 | 2,149 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,948 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,086 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 44.7% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Omolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Omolo's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 84.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Omolo usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Omolo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Omolo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Omolo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Kenneth Omolo's chess games
All 47 games by Kenneth Omolo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Harold Wanyama | 2,265 | Africa zt 4.2 | D37 |
| Nov 2000 | Warren Elliott | 2,196 | Olympiad-34 | A80 |
| Nov 2000 | Zachary Alexander Calangi | 2,183 | Olympiad-34 | C06 |
| Apr 2015 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,139 | Africa zt 4.2 | C47 |
| Dec 2015 | Mehul Gohil | 2,101 | ch-KEN | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,848 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Africa zt 4.2 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,137 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open A | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,081 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Omolo's chess games?
47 games by Kenneth Omolo, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth Omolo has played.
What does Kenneth Omolo play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kenneth Omolo opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Omolo answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Omolo play as White?
As White, Kenneth Omolo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Omolo play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Omolo most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kenneth Omolo's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Omolo is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Kenneth Omolo played?
Our database contains 47 games by Kenneth Omolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Omolo?
47 games by Kenneth Omolo 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.