Prepare against William Wachania Wachira
CM · Kenya · World #115,558 classical · FIDE ID 10800328
When preparing against William Wachania Wachira, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by William Wachania Wachira, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Wachania Wachira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Wachania Wachira 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 | 1,686 | 2,073 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,935 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Wachania Wachira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Wachania Wachira's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Wachira usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Wachira usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Wachira usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
William Wachania Wachira's chess games
All 31 games by William Wachania Wachira in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Melvin Yu | 2,032 | Olympiad-37 | E68 |
| May 2006 | Rigoberto Tromp | 2,031 | Olympiad-37 | A60 |
| Jun 2006 | Julia Lebel-Arias | 1,948 | Olympiad-37 | A52 |
| Dec 2015 | Nixon Mwamburi | 1,752 | ch-KEN | D05 |
| Dec 2015 | Moses Maina Wanjiru | 1,507 | ch-KEN | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| Dar es Salaam Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,351 |
| ch-KEN | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 7th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Wachania Wachira's chess games?
31 games by William Wachania Wachira, from Jul 2006 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 William Wachania Wachira has played.
What does William Wachania Wachira play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, William Wachania Wachira opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Wachania Wachira answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does William Wachania Wachira play as White?
As White, William Wachania Wachira's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Wachania Wachira play as Black?
As Black, William Wachania Wachira most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is William Wachania Wachira's FIDE rating?
William Wachania Wachira is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jun 2013).
How many games has William Wachania Wachira played?
Our database contains 31 games by William Wachania Wachira, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Wachania Wachira?
31 games by William Wachania Wachira 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.