Prepare against Zuri Kaloki

WFM · Kenya · World #64,713 classical · FIDE ID 10814507

When preparing against Zuri Kaloki, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).

Our database contains 42 games by Zuri Kaloki, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zuri Kaloki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuri Kaloki 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuri Kaloki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuri Kaloki's side.

First moves as White (21 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.0% score
  • …e5 (35% of these games) — Kaloki usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Kaloki usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
  • …c6 (20% of these games) — Kaloki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kaloki usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Zuri Kaloki's chess games

All 42 games by Zuri Kaloki in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Zuri Kaloki's chess games?

42 games by Zuri Kaloki, from May 2023 to Aug 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 Zuri Kaloki has played.

What does Zuri Kaloki play on the first move as White?

Across 21 games with White in our database, Zuri Kaloki opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuri Kaloki answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).

What openings does Zuri Kaloki play as White?

As White, Zuri Kaloki's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Zuri Kaloki play as Black?

As Black, Zuri Kaloki most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.

What is Zuri Kaloki's FIDE rating?

Zuri Kaloki is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,623 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (May 2026).

How many games has Zuri Kaloki played?

Our database contains 42 games by Zuri Kaloki, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (38.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Zuri Kaloki?

42 games by Zuri Kaloki 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.

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