Prepare against Kimingi Kimani
Kenya · World #42,803 classical · FIDE ID 10807012
When preparing against Kimingi Kimani, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kimingi Kimani, covering Sep 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kimingi Kimani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kimingi Kimani 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 | 1,924 | 1,930 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,850 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 192 rated games against 149 different opponents, across 32 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 153 | 84 | 16 | 53 | 54.9% | 1,794 | 1,847 | 7 |
| Rapid | 24 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 54.2% | 1,597 | 1,619 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 23 | 6 | 39 | 33.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 93 | 61 | 7 | 25 | 65.6% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 26 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1,916 | 1,968 |
| 2025 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 1,821 | 1,878 |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1,796 | 1,913 |
| 2023 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1,697 | 1,777 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,424 | 1,504 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,801 | 1,721 |
| 2019 | 58 | 32 | 3 | 23 | 1,711 | 1,735 |
| 2018 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1,856 | 1,918 |
| 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,714 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,698 | 1,698 |
Where Kimingi Kimani has played
Kenya (29) · Egypt (1) · England (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kimingi Kimani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kimingi Kimani's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kimani usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kimani usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kimani usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kimani usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kimani usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kimani usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kimingi Kimani's chess games
All 30 games by Kimingi Kimani in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Hadji Saidou Nourou BA El | 2,049 | ch-Africa | A57 |
| May 2025 | Farah Ali Abdullahi | 1,933 | ch-Africa | A56 |
| May 2026 | Matteo Meloni | 1,912 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | B31 |
| May 2025 | Hoolan Naipal | 1,844 | ch-Africa | E11 |
| Apr 2019 | Moses Andiwoh | 1,818 | chT-KEN | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,228 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 4 | 4 | 2,132 |
| Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,848 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,435 |
| All Africa Games Kenya Qualifier | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,629 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kimingi Kimani's chess games?
30 games by Kimingi Kimani, from Sep 2016 to Nov 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 Kimingi Kimani has played.
What does Kimingi Kimani play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kimingi Kimani opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kimingi Kimani answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kimingi Kimani play as White?
As White, Kimingi Kimani's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kimingi Kimani play as Black?
As Black, Kimingi Kimani most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kimingi Kimani's FIDE rating?
Kimingi Kimani is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Kimingi Kimani played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kimingi Kimani, covering Sep 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kimingi Kimani?
30 games by Kimingi Kimani 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.