Prepare against Timothy Mwabu
Kenya · World #46,862 classical · FIDE ID 10805796
Our database contains 47 games by Timothy Mwabu, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Mwabu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Mwabu 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 | 1,906 | 1,922 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,809 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Mwabu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Mwabu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mwabu usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mwabu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …a6 (5% of these games) — Mwabu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Mwabu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mwabu usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Timothy Mwabu's chess games
All 47 games by Timothy Mwabu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Jan Karsten | 2,292 | Nairobi Open | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Yasin Chennaoui | 2,122 | World Cup U18 Prel | A14 |
| Dec 2022 | Joseph Atwoli | 1,914 | ch-KEN | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Oyamo | 1,704 | Mavens Open 2026 | D52 |
| Dec 2017 | Yubraj Paudel | 1,694 | World ol U16 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,006 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,614 |
| World ol U16 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,785 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| chT-KEN | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,709 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 2,075 |
| ch-African U16 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,527 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Mwabu's chess games?
47 games by Timothy Mwabu, from Sep 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 Timothy Mwabu has played.
What does Timothy Mwabu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Timothy Mwabu opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Mwabu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Timothy Mwabu play as White?
As White, Timothy Mwabu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Mwabu play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Mwabu most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Timothy Mwabu's FIDE rating?
Timothy Mwabu is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Timothy Mwabu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Timothy Mwabu, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Mwabu?
47 games by Timothy Mwabu 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.