Prepare against Kimani Stancil
United States · World #49,495 classical · FIDE ID 2018594
Our database contains 80 games by Kimani Stancil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kimani Stancil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kimani Stancil 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 | 2,162 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,064 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 26.3% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kimani Stancil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kimani Stancil's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 41.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Stancil usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stancil usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Stancil usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Kimani Stancil's chess games
All 80 games by Kimani Stancil 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, 19 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Nicolas Checa | 2,437 | Washington Open | C18 |
| Jul 2004 | Rusudan Goletiani | 2,334 | 32nd World Open | B42 |
| Oct 2001 | Paul Mac Intyre | 2,318 | ch-Boylston CC | C67 |
| Jul 2003 | Andrew Karklins | 2,287 | 31st World Open | C13 |
| Sep 2007 | Christopher Von Krogh | 2,243 | CalChess Masters Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Boylston CC | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| Eastern Open 46th | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,863 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,193 |
| 31st World Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,158 |
| 99th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| CalChess Masters Open | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,203 |
| 32nd World Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kimani Stancil's chess games?
80 games by Kimani Stancil, 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 Kimani Stancil has played.
What does Kimani Stancil play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Kimani Stancil opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kimani Stancil answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kimani Stancil play as White?
As White, Kimani Stancil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kimani Stancil play as Black?
As Black, Kimani Stancil most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Kimani Stancil's FIDE rating?
Kimani Stancil is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Kimani Stancil played?
Our database contains 80 games by Kimani Stancil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kimani Stancil?
80 games by Kimani Stancil 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.