Prepare against Lenny Mataiga Shile
Kenya · World #60,812 classical · FIDE ID 10808868
When preparing against Lenny Mataiga Shile, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Lenny Mataiga Shile, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lenny Mataiga Shile's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lenny Mataiga Shile 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 | 1,853 | 1,962 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,858 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 55.0% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lenny Mataiga Shile's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lenny Mataiga Shile's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Shile usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Shile usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Shile usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Shile usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Shile usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Shile usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Lenny Mataiga Shile's chess games
All 40 games by Lenny Mataiga Shile in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mehul Gohil | 1,994 | ch-KEN | A80 |
| Feb 2024 | Victor Ngani | 1,893 | ch-KEN | B77 |
| May 2024 | Trevor Mulindi | 1,831 | Nairobi Afzali Memorial | E01 |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Mutuge | 1,777 | ch-KEN | B21 |
| May 2024 | Jay Naker | 1,756 | Nairobi Afzali Memorial | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,848 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,945 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,736 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1,803 |
| Nairobi Afzali Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lenny Mataiga Shile's chess games?
40 games by Lenny Mataiga Shile, from Jun 2016 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 Lenny Mataiga Shile has played.
What does Lenny Mataiga Shile play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lenny Mataiga Shile opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lenny Mataiga Shile answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lenny Mataiga Shile play as White?
As White, Lenny Mataiga Shile's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lenny Mataiga Shile play as Black?
As Black, Lenny Mataiga Shile most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Lenny Mataiga Shile's FIDE rating?
Lenny Mataiga Shile is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Lenny Mataiga Shile played?
Our database contains 40 games by Lenny Mataiga Shile, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (55.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lenny Mataiga Shile?
40 games by Lenny Mataiga Shile 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.