Prepare against Mongeli Maingi
WFM · Kenya · World #44,370 classical · FIDE ID 10809090
Our database contains 154 games by Mongeli Maingi, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mongeli Maingi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mongeli Maingi 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 | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,784 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 87 | 24 | 43 | 56.5% |
| As White | 81 | 52 | 12 | 17 | 64.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 35 | 12 | 26 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mongeli Maingi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mongeli Maingi's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 50.6% | 74.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 28.4% | 82.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 19.8% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 74.4% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Maingi usually continues Nf3 (92.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Maingi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Maingi usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 82.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Maingi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Maingi usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Maingi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 58.1% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 39.5% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 8.3% |
Mongeli Maingi's chess games
All 154 games by Mongeli Maingi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 87 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Angie Garcia | 2,015 | Olympiad Women-45 | C42 |
| Aug 2022 | Emmanuella Trust ENOMAH | 1,901 | Olympiad Women-44 | A15 |
| May 2021 | Perpetual Eloho OGBIYOYO | 1,880 | ch-Africa w | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Alaa,Dema | 1,850 | ch-Africa Women 2026 | A38 |
| Aug 2019 | Sbai Rania | 1,844 | chT-Africa rapid w | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN w | 2024 | 20 | 15.5 | 1,615 |
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,744 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection w | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,557 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 w | 2022 | 9 | 9 | 1,812 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,811 |
| ch-Africa Blitz w | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,718 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mongeli Maingi's chess games?
154 games by Mongeli Maingi, from Oct 2017 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 Mongeli Maingi has played.
What does Mongeli Maingi play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Mongeli Maingi opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mongeli Maingi answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Mongeli Maingi play as White?
As White, Mongeli Maingi's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mongeli Maingi play as Black?
As Black, Mongeli Maingi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Mongeli Maingi's FIDE rating?
Mongeli Maingi is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mongeli Maingi played?
Our database contains 154 games by Mongeli Maingi, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (56.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mongeli Maingi?
154 games by Mongeli Maingi 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.