KEN · 14 yrs · K=40 · Peak 2060 (Nov 2026)
Best performance: 2183 at Kenya National Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz(Best of 2025)
Blitz rating
2060
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Nov 2024
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Blitz
Blitz rating 1917 to 2060 over the last 12 months; peak 2060 in November 2026.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2137, -70, 15 games | 2012, +94, 7 games | 2060, +21, 9 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2207, +41, 11 games | 1918, 0, 0 games | 2039, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2166, -46, 18 games | 1918, +45, 4 games | 2039, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2212, +70, 15 games | 1873, 0, 0 games | 2039, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2142, 0, 0 games | 1873, 0, 0 games | 2039, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2142, -10, 8 games | 1873, -15, 6 games | 2039, +27, 8 games |
| May 2026 | 2152, -19, 6 games | 1888, 0, 0 games | 2012, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2171, +63, 8 games | 1888, +1, 0 games | 2012, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2108, 0, 0 games | 1887, 0, 0 games | 2012, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2108, +84, 10 games | 1887, 0, 0 games | 2012, +95, 8 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2024, -32, 11 games | 1887, 0, 0 games | 1917, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2056, -73, 20 games | 1887, 0, 0 games | 1917, 0, 0 games |
Form · Blitz
Unbeaten in the last 2 games (2 wins), since Oct 25. Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 8 games, Aug 15 – Aug 25.
From 72 blitz games on record, the latest on Oct 25.
No rated blitz games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Kisii Open Chess Championship - BlitzOct 25TPR 2061 | 7/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
IM title progress
Working toward the International Master titleTracked norms: 1 · 9 of 27 games credit
Rating: peak 2212, needs 2400
Composition: next norm must come from a qualifying open (Swiss with 40+ players, national championship final, or similar)
Based on events we cover plus the FIDE norm registers of all federations. Norms filed elsewhere may not show up here yet.
Best wins · Blitz
From 64 rated blitz games against rated opponents, 2024–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | CM Jaime Sonhy, Aug 2026 · Blitz- Open - Section 2026 Africa Juniors Individual Chess Championship | , 2204 |
| 2, | Githinji Hinga, Dec 2025 · Kenya National Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz | , 2016 |
| 3, | Tulinaye Osborn, Aug 2025 · Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association FEASSA-Blitz Boys | , 2011 |
| 4, | FM Faris Ahmed Mustafa, May 2026 · 2026 Africa Youth Chess Championship - 17th Edition Blitz Open Section | , 1988 |
| 5, | Joseph Muragu Methu, Dec 2025 · Kenya National Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz | , 1979 |
| 6, | Wabwire Ronald, May 2026 · 2026 Africa Youth Chess Championship - 17th Edition Blitz Open Section | , 1969 |
| 7, | Kaloki Barry Hawi, Aug 2025 · Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association FEASSA-Blitz Boys | , 1916 |
| 8, | Chege Kairu, Dec 2025 · Kenya National Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz | , 1915 |
| 9, | Boera Felix, Oct 2026 · Kisii Open Chess Championship - Blitz | , 1874 |
| 10, | Odokonyero Daniel, May 2026 · 2026 Africa Youth Chess Championship - 17th Edition Blitz Open Section | , 1865 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 23½ | 1790 | 2041 |
| 2025 | 26 | 21½ | 1722 | 1995 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1803 | 1846 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Oct 2026Individualchess-results.comBest of 2026Score 7/9Opp avg 1841Start 2039
- Aug 2026Swisschess-results.com#2 in 2026Score 7/9Opp avg 1823Start 2039
- Aug 2026Individualchess-results.comScore 4½/5Opp avg 1695Start 2039
- May 2026Swisschess-results.com#3 in 2026Score 7½/9Opp avg 1731Start 2012
- Dec 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 8/9Opp avg 1847Start 1917
- Aug 2025Swissfederation source#2 in 2025Score 5½/6Opp avg 1734Start 1846
- Jul 2025Swissfederation source#3 in 2025Score 5/7Opp avg 1738Start 1837
- Feb 2025Swissfederation source#4 in 2025Score 7/8Opp avg 1526Start 1845
- Kisii Open Chess Championship - Blitz · Oct 2026 · 7/9
- Blitz- Open - Section 2026 Africa Juniors Individual Chess Championship · Aug 2026 · 7/9
- Nakuru Chess Night 12th Edition · Aug 2026 · 4½/5
- 2026 Africa Youth Chess Championship - 17th Edition Blitz Open Section · May 2026 · 7½/9
- Kenya National Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz · Dec 2025 · 8/9
- Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association FEASSA-Blitz Boys · Aug 2025 · 5½/6
- Zero is a number - Blitz · Jul 2025 · 5/7
- Intellect Academy Cup_blitz · Feb 2025 · 7/8
- Nairobi County Blitz Chess Championship 2024 · Oct 2024 · 7/11
World
- #=10502Maurice Manoch2060.0
- #=10502Nicolas Tisera2060.0
- #=10502FM Simiyu Jadon2060.0
- #=10502Jacek Belczewski2060.0
- #=10502CM Andrew Heron2060.0
Kenya
- #1CM Ben Magana2074.0
- #2FM Simiyu Jadon2060.0
- #3Karani Ezekiel2039.0
- #4Kenneth Omolo2009.0
- #5Ngong Atem Gak2007.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.