Prepare against Victor Ngani
Kenya · World #30,970 classical · FIDE ID 10802088
Our database contains 54 games by Victor Ngani, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Ngani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Ngani 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 | 1,980 | 2,032 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Ngani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Ngani's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ngani usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ngani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ngani usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Victor Ngani's chess games
All 54 games by Victor Ngani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,208 | Olympiad-43 | B38 |
| Jan 2024 | Heritiana Andrianiaina | 2,157 | Africa zt 4.4 Open | D31 |
| Jan 2024 | Alain Ranaivoharisoa | 2,132 | Africa zt 4.4 Open | B87 |
| Feb 2024 | Keneth Omolo | 2,088 | ch-KEN | C18 |
| Oct 2018 | Edwin Diaz Montes | 2,034 | Olympiad-43 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KEN | 2024 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,872 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,031 |
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,875 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Mombasa Open | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,693 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Ngani's chess games?
54 games by Victor Ngani, from Apr 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 Victor Ngani has played.
What does Victor Ngani play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Victor Ngani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Ngani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Victor Ngani play as White?
As White, Victor Ngani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Ngani play as Black?
As Black, Victor Ngani most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Victor Ngani's FIDE rating?
Victor Ngani is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Victor Ngani played?
Our database contains 54 games by Victor Ngani, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Ngani?
54 games by Victor Ngani 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.