Prepare against Martin Oyamo
Kenya · World #122,407 classical · FIDE ID 10802851
When preparing against Martin Oyamo, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Martin Oyamo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Oyamo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Oyamo 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 | 1,667 | 1,810 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,881 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,824 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Oyamo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Oyamo's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Oyamo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Oyamo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Oyamo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Oyamo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Oyamo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Martin Oyamo's chess games
All 30 games by Martin Oyamo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Bryan Toboso Akhanyinya | 1,778 | chT-KEN | B03 |
| May 2019 | Glen Kingoina Oruke | 1,435 | chT-KEN | C02 |
| Feb 2019 | Waiyaki Charles | 1,346 | chT-KEN | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Samuel Kagambi | 1,270 | ch-KEN | B84 |
| Jul 2019 | Maureen Kirigo Njeri | 1,261 | chT-KEN | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,431 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,666 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open B | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,747 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Oyamo's chess games?
30 games by Martin Oyamo, from Apr 2015 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 Oyamo has played.
What does Martin Oyamo play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Martin Oyamo opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Oyamo answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Martin Oyamo play as White?
As White, Martin Oyamo's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Oyamo play as Black?
As Black, Martin Oyamo most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 9 games.
What is Martin Oyamo's FIDE rating?
Martin Oyamo is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Martin Oyamo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Martin Oyamo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Oyamo?
30 games by Martin Oyamo 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.