Prepare against Lenox Mangi
Kenya · World #78,978 classical · FIDE ID 10811036
When preparing against Lenox Mangi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Lenox Mangi, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lenox Mangi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lenox Mangi 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 | 1,793 | 1,802 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lenox Mangi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lenox Mangi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mangi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mangi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Mangi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
Lenox Mangi's chess games
All 42 games by Lenox Mangi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Minul Sanjula Doluweera | 2,139 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | D37 |
| Jun 2019 | Joseph Ngooro Maigua | 1,786 | chT-KEN | B92 |
| Feb 2021 | Benjamin He | 1,758 | KCF University Cup | B40 |
| Feb 2021 | Eduardo Gutierrez Bernardini | 1,584 | KCF University Cup | A06 |
| Apr 2023 | Zayan Zamir | 1,411 | Nairobi Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,666 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,135 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-KEN | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,469 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lenox Mangi's chess games?
42 games by Lenox Mangi, from Oct 2017 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 Lenox Mangi has played.
What does Lenox Mangi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lenox Mangi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lenox Mangi answers 1...c5 (90% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games).
What openings does Lenox Mangi play as White?
As White, Lenox Mangi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lenox Mangi play as Black?
As Black, Lenox Mangi most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lenox Mangi's FIDE rating?
Lenox Mangi is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Lenox Mangi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Lenox Mangi, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lenox Mangi?
42 games by Lenox Mangi 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.