Prepare against Oluka Robert Mcligeyo
CM · Kenya · World #12,342 classical · FIDE ID 10814647
When preparing against Oluka Robert Mcligeyo, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Oluka Robert Mcligeyo, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oluka Robert Mcligeyo 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 | 2,138 | 2,138 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 87 | 19 | 167 | 31.9% |
| As White | 134 | 50 | 13 | 71 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 37 | 6 | 96 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 67.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 20 | 14.9% | 27.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 27.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mcligeyo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 62.7% | 38.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 32.8% | 29.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 0.0% |
Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's chess games
All 273 games by Oluka Robert Mcligeyo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 87 wins, 19 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/3/13 | 15.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Jan 2025 | Jonathan J. Ady | 2,358 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| Jan 2025 | Franciszek Sernecki | 2,344 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Jan 2025 | David George Samir | 2,338 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Jan 2025 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 256 | 87.5 | 2,035 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's chess games?
273 games by Oluka Robert Mcligeyo, from Sep 2018 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 Oluka Robert Mcligeyo has played.
What does Oluka Robert Mcligeyo play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Oluka Robert Mcligeyo opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oluka Robert Mcligeyo answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Oluka Robert Mcligeyo play as White?
As White, Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oluka Robert Mcligeyo play as Black?
As Black, Oluka Robert Mcligeyo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Oluka Robert Mcligeyo's FIDE rating?
Oluka Robert Mcligeyo is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Oluka Robert Mcligeyo played?
Our database contains 273 games by Oluka Robert Mcligeyo, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 19 draws, 167 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oluka Robert Mcligeyo?
273 games by Oluka Robert Mcligeyo 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.