Prepare against Mongeli Sasha Maingi
WFM · Kenya · World #41,646 classical · FIDE ID 10809090
When preparing against Mongeli Sasha Maingi, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 163 games by Mongeli Sasha Maingi, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mongeli Sasha Maingi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mongeli Sasha 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,784 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 91 | 26 | 46 | 55.8% |
| As White | 85 | 54 | 14 | 17 | 63.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 37 | 12 | 29 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mongeli Sasha Maingi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mongeli Sasha Maingi's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 48.2% | 74.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 21.2% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% 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 — 29% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maingi usually continues c4 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Maingi usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (12% of these games) — Maingi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 61.7% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 36.2% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 8.3% |
Mongeli Sasha Maingi's chess games
All 163 games by Mongeli Sasha Maingi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Sep 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: 91 wins, 26 draws, 46 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 | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 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% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| 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 2026 | Ellen Hagesather | 2,155 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A80 |
| Sep 2024 | Angie Garcia | 2,015 | Olympiad Women-45 | C42 |
| Sep 2026 | Kun Fang | 2,003 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | Emmanuella Trust ENOMAH | 1,901 | Olympiad Women-44 | A15 |
| May 2021 | Perpetual Eloho OGBIYOYO | 1,880 | ch-Africa w | B12 |
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 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection w | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,557 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,769 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 w | 2022 | 9 | 9 | 1,812 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,513 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mongeli Sasha Maingi's chess games?
163 games by Mongeli Sasha Maingi, from Oct 2017 to Sep 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 Sasha Maingi has played.
What does Mongeli Sasha Maingi play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Mongeli Sasha Maingi opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mongeli Sasha Maingi answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mongeli Sasha Maingi play as White?
As White, Mongeli Sasha Maingi's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mongeli Sasha Maingi play as Black?
As Black, Mongeli Sasha Maingi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Mongeli Sasha Maingi's FIDE rating?
Mongeli Sasha Maingi is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mongeli Sasha Maingi played?
Our database contains 163 games by Mongeli Sasha Maingi, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mongeli Sasha Maingi?
163 games by Mongeli Sasha 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.