Prepare against Nephat Muchiri Thuku
Kenya · World #69,237 classical · FIDE ID 10810889
When preparing against Nephat Muchiri Thuku, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Nephat Muchiri Thuku, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nephat Muchiri Thuku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nephat Muchiri Thuku 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 | 1,824 | 1,833 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,808 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,774 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nephat Muchiri Thuku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nephat Muchiri Thuku's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thuku usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Thuku usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thuku usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thuku usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Thuku usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Thuku usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Nephat Muchiri Thuku's chess games
All 31 games by Nephat Muchiri Thuku in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Adolfo Balderas Garza | 1,898 | KCF University Cup | C42 |
| Dec 2022 | Ricky Sang | 1,849 | ch-KEN | D37 |
| Mar 2019 | James Kabui Nyaga | 1,774 | chT-KEN | C11 |
| Feb 2021 | Ledj Janalyn Barcenas | 1,616 | KCF University Cup | D37 |
| May 2019 | Danwillies Gachai | 1,354 | chT-KEN | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,806 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nephat Muchiri Thuku's chess games?
31 games by Nephat Muchiri Thuku, from May 2017 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 Nephat Muchiri Thuku has played.
What does Nephat Muchiri Thuku play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nephat Muchiri Thuku opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nephat Muchiri Thuku answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nephat Muchiri Thuku play as White?
As White, Nephat Muchiri Thuku's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nephat Muchiri Thuku play as Black?
As Black, Nephat Muchiri Thuku most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nephat Muchiri Thuku's FIDE rating?
Nephat Muchiri Thuku is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Nephat Muchiri Thuku played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nephat Muchiri Thuku, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nephat Muchiri Thuku?
31 games by Nephat Muchiri Thuku 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.