Prepare against Martin Njoroge
Kenya · World #46,629 classical · FIDE ID 10801952
Our database contains 173 games by Martin Njoroge, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Njoroge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Njoroge 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 | 1,907 | 1,987 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,932 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 98 | 19 | 56 | 56.6% |
| As White | 90 | 55 | 8 | 27 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 43 | 11 | 29 | 51.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Njoroge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Njoroge's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 43.3% | 71.8% |
| e4 | 30 | 33.3% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 16.7% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 71.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Njoroge usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 40.9% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 25.0% | 86.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 48.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 48.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Njoroge's chess games
All 173 games by Martin Njoroge in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 98 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Johnny Antonios | 2,257 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | B48 |
| Apr 2015 | Miheso Chomu Clement | 2,207 | Nairobi Satellite Open A | C66 |
| Aug 2022 | Karl Johan Ribbegren | 2,198 | Olympiad-44 | E90 |
| Feb 2021 | Manuel Alberto | 2,167 | African Online Open | C02 |
| May 2021 | Wilton Inacio Calicoca | 2,122 | ch-Africa | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 23 | 18 | 2,030 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 13 | 12.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,151 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,227 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-Africa U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Njoroge's chess games?
173 games by Martin Njoroge, from Oct 2014 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 Martin Njoroge has played.
What does Martin Njoroge play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Martin Njoroge opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Njoroge answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Njoroge play as White?
As White, Martin Njoroge's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Njoroge play as Black?
As Black, Martin Njoroge most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Martin Njoroge's FIDE rating?
Martin Njoroge is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Martin Njoroge played?
Our database contains 173 games by Martin Njoroge, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses (56.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Njoroge?
173 games by Martin Njoroge 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.