Prepare against Lucy Wanjiru
WCM · Kenya · World #127,442 classical · FIDE ID 10808590
When preparing against Lucy Wanjiru, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 83 games by Lucy Wanjiru, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucy Wanjiru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucy Wanjiru 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 | 1,653 | 1,653 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,612 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,521 | 1,580 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 39 | 10 | 34 | 47.0% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucy Wanjiru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucy Wanjiru's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Wanjiru usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Wanjiru usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Wanjiru usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wanjiru usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 63.0% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Lucy Wanjiru's chess games
All 83 games by Lucy Wanjiru in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Meri Grigoryan | 1,993 | Speed Chess w Q1 | D05 |
| Jun 2020 | Wafia Darwish Al Maamari | 1,928 | Djerba Online w | C41 |
| Mar 2026 | Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu | 1,855 | Mavens Open International Chess Championship 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2021 | Roula Mahmoud | 1,765 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | C56 |
| Oct 2018 | Maria Angelica Carrillo Marval | 1,712 | Olympiad Women-43 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN w | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,581 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,580 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,749 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,722 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,507 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,842 |
| Meru Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,427 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,500 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucy Wanjiru's chess games?
83 games by Lucy Wanjiru, from Sep 2016 to Aug 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 Lucy Wanjiru has played.
What does Lucy Wanjiru play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Lucy Wanjiru opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucy Wanjiru answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lucy Wanjiru play as White?
As White, Lucy Wanjiru's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucy Wanjiru play as Black?
As Black, Lucy Wanjiru most often plays: London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Lucy Wanjiru's FIDE rating?
Lucy Wanjiru is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,521 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,653 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lucy Wanjiru played?
Our database contains 83 games by Lucy Wanjiru, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucy Wanjiru?
83 games by Lucy Wanjiru 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.