Kenya chess federation: top players, ratings and statistics

Top players

1 Simiyu Jadon FMBorn 2012 2207
2 Oluka Robert Mcligeyo CMBorn 2005 2143
3 Yashmith Ram Chaikam Born 2014 2106

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Namale, Ben Nguku CM	Rating 2083	Born 1981
5	Atem Gak, Ngong	Rating 2076	Born 2006
6	Manyeki Nathaniel	Rating 2055	Born 2015
7	Kaloki Barry Hawi	Rating 2054	Born 2007
8	Muli Faraja Mumo CM	Rating 2012	Born 2015
9	Magana, Ben CM	Rating 2007	Born 1977
10	Ngani, Victor	Rating 1994	Born 1979
11	Kuka Kyle	Rating 1984	Born 2010
12	Njuki, Gabriel	Rating 1982	Born 1997
13	Gilruth, Peter	Rating 1981	Born 1953
14	Deng Achuoth, Atem	Rating 1967	Born 2003
15	Boera Felix	Rating 1961	Born 2000
16	Karani Ezekiel	Rating 1960	Born 2001
17	Shile, Lenny Mataiga	Rating 1956	Born 1997
18	Okeyo, Steve Austine	Rating 1950	Born 1983
19	Muchiri, Rocky	Rating 1948	Born 2005
20	Mongeli Sasha Maingi WFM	Rating 1941	Born 1996
21	Mbaabu Cyprian	Rating 1935	Born 2010
22	Hinga, Githinji	Rating 1929	Born 1978
23	Methu, Joseph Muragu	Rating 1927	Born 1987
24	Kimani, Kimingi	Rating 1925	Born 1990
25	Sang, Ricky	Rating 1925	Born 1983

1 Atem Gak, Ngong Born 2006 2084
2 Namale, Ben Nguku CMBorn 1981 2026
3 Magana, Ben CMBorn 1977 2021

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Miheso, Clement Chomu	Rating 1991	Born 1953
5	Oluka Robert Mcligeyo CM	Rating 1983	Born 2005
6	Ndegwa, Jackson Kamau	Rating 1981	Born 1987
7	Gohil, Mehul	Rating 1970	Born 1981
8	Gilruth, Peter	Rating 1965	Born 1953
9	Njoroge, Martin	Rating 1959	Born 1996
10	Ngani, Victor	Rating 1952	Born 1979
11	Wafula Andrew Mangeni	Rating 1952	Born 1992
12	Karani Ezekiel	Rating 1945	Born 2001
13	Methu, Joseph Muragu	Rating 1940	Born 1987
14	Mukabi, John CM	Rating 1929	Born 1964
15	Hinga, Githinji	Rating 1923	Born 1978
16	Simiyu Jadon FM	Rating 1918	Born 2012
17	Wachira, William Wachania CM	Rating 1916	Born 1977
18	Walela, Austin	Rating 1911	Born 1993
19	Nyaga, James Kabui	Rating 1900	Born 1998
20	Okeyo, Steve Austine	Rating 1894	Born 1983
21	Oluoch Michael	Rating 1886	Born 1990
22	Amunga, Givans	Rating 1885	Born 1971
23	Ngony, John Thon	Rating 1877	Born 2000
24	Singe, Philip Mbawala	Rating 1874	Born 1971
25	Chege Kairu	Rating 1872	Born 1999

1 Gilruth, Peter Born 1953 2089
2 Magana, Ben CMBorn 1977 2074
3 Karani Ezekiel Born 2001 2039

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Simiyu Jadon FM	Rating 2039	Born 2012
5	Omolo, Kenneth	Rating 2010
6	Atem Gak, Ngong	Rating 2007	Born 2006
7	Omondi Stanley	Rating 2005	Born 2001
8	Hinga, Githinji	Rating 1981	Born 1978
9	Manyeki Nathaniel	Rating 1967	Born 2015
10	Kaloki Barry Hawi	Rating 1965	Born 2007
11	Chege Kairu	Rating 1959	Born 1999
12	Oluka Robert Mcligeyo CM	Rating 1954	Born 2005
13	Mwabu, Timothy	Rating 1952	Born 2003
14	Namale, Ben Nguku CM	Rating 1948	Born 1981
15	Chitundu Limbikani	Rating 1940	Born 2000
16	Muli Faraja Mumo CM	Rating 1937	Born 2015
17	Gohil, Mehul	Rating 1936	Born 1981
18	Irungu Brian Mwangi	Rating 1926	Born 2002
19	Olando, Paul Jnr	Rating 1924	Born 2009
20	Gichuhi, Brian Chege	Rating 1919	Born 1999
21	Ndegwa, Jackson Kamau	Rating 1913	Born 1987
22	Methu, Joseph Muragu	Rating 1912	Born 1987
23	Muchiri, Rocky	Rating 1903	Born 2005
24	Makada Pearlson	Rating 1902	Born 2004
25	Oluoch Michael	Rating 1901	Born 1990

1 Mongeli Sasha Maingi WFMBorn 1996 1941
2 Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFMBorn 2011 1895
3 Mutisya, Jully WCMBorn 1999 1875

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Nashipae Bella WFM	Rating 1872	Born 2011
5	Ndirangu, Joyce Nyaruai WFM	Rating 1867	Born 1995
6	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1861	Born 2010
7	Kaburo Winnie WCM	Rating 1848	Born 2014
8	Shukri Shakirah	Rating 1771	Born 2011
9	Madelta Glenda	Rating 1767	Born 2000
10	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1766	Born 2011
11	Ogaga Shamira Nicole Albright	Rating 1756	Born 1998
12	Jumba, Gloria	Rating 1750	Born 1987
13	Wabuti, Rose WFM	Rating 1739	Born 1982
14	Muturi, Erica Mumbi	Rating 1736	Born 2008
15	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1736	Born 2012
16	Kimani wanjiru	Rating 1725	Born 2000
17	Kariuki JoyMary Wangechi	Rating 1708	Born 2001
18	Maashao, Genevieve	Rating 1689	Born 2010
19	Kanegeni Tracy Njoki	Rating 1678	Born 2010
20	Obonyo Abigail	Rating 1676	Born 2012
21	McKenzie Chanel	Rating 1671	Born 2011
22	Wambugu, Jane Wanjiru WCM	Rating 1671	Born 1982
23	Ingado, Mercy	Rating 1670	Born 2004
24	Agnes Mary	Rating 1664	Born 2010
25	Kagambi, Angel	Rating 1664	Born 2009

1 Mongeli Sasha Maingi WFMBorn 1996 1845
2 Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFMBorn 2011 1795
3 Ndirangu, Joyce Nyaruai WFMBorn 1995 1775

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Kosgey Sheila Jerop	Rating 1737	Born 1999
5	Jumba, Gloria	Rating 1735	Born 1987
6	Mutisya, Jully WCM	Rating 1731	Born 1999
7	Wabuti, Rose WFM	Rating 1723	Born 1982
8	Shilalia Grace M	Rating 1689	Born 2002
9	Madelta Glenda	Rating 1684	Born 2000
10	Kuka Riziki	Rating 1676	Born 2012
11	Isoe Norah Moraa	Rating 1658	Born 2006
12	Gikandi Bernice Wambui	Rating 1649	Born 2011
13	Ashley Akello Guya	Rating 1648	Born 2005
14	Wamwenje Naomi	Rating 1645	Born 2016
15	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1643	Born 2012
16	Mwikali, Daphne	Rating 1642	Born 1992
17	Awuor Concillia Ndegwa	Rating 1639	Born 1995
18	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1623	Born 2010
19	Dhotty Priscillah	Rating 1610	Born 2012
20	Ogaga Shamira Nicole Albright	Rating 1608	Born 1998
21	Njoki Juliet	Rating 1602	Born 2004
22	Kimani wanjiru	Rating 1600	Born 2000
23	Makanga Annabel	Rating 1600	Born 2013
24	Rochelle Maria	Rating 1600	Born 2013
25	Shah Rheya Tanil	Rating 1600	Born 2007

1 Ndirangu, Joyce Nyaruai WFMBorn 1995 1847
2 Yvonne Wanja Born 2003 1790
3 Jumba, Gloria Born 1987 1737

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1729	Born 2010
5	Mongeli Sasha Maingi WFM	Rating 1721	Born 1996
6	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1716	Born 2012
7	Nashipae Bella WFM	Rating 1714	Born 2011
8	Gikandi Bernice Wambui	Rating 1710	Born 2011
9	Ogaga Shamira Nicole Albright	Rating 1699	Born 1998
10	Mutisya, Jully WCM	Rating 1677	Born 1999
11	Madelta Glenda	Rating 1662	Born 2000
12	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1632	Born 2011
13	Francisca Kagwiria	Rating 1632	Born 1996
14	Maashao, Genevieve	Rating 1627	Born 2010
15	Shukri Shakirah	Rating 1624	Born 2011
16	Joy Muthoni Kairuthi,	Rating 1622	Born 2011
17	Mureithi Maureen	Rating 1615	Born 2003
18	Ingado, Mercy	Rating 1610	Born 2004
19	Kimani wanjiru	Rating 1610	Born 2000
20	Muthoni, Vivian	Rating 1608	Born 2005
21	Mary Nelima	Rating 1598	Born 2003
22	Kosgei Catherine Jebet	Rating 1596	Born 2002
23	Isir Mohamed	Rating 1594	Born 2013
24	Kosgey Sheila Jerop	Rating 1593	Born 1999
25	Oluchiri Jadarudo Achieng	Rating 1591	Born 2015

1 Simiyu Jadon FMBorn 2012 2207
2 Yashmith Ram Chaikam Born 2014 2106
3 Atem Gak, Ngong Born 2006 2076

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Manyeki Nathaniel	Rating 2055	Born 2015
5	Kaloki Barry Hawi	Rating 2054	Born 2007
6	Muli Faraja Mumo CM	Rating 2012	Born 2015
7	Kuka Kyle	Rating 1984	Born 2010
8	Mbaabu Cyprian	Rating 1935	Born 2010
9	Rishit Ravat	Rating 1899	Born 2009
10	Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFM	Rating 1895	Born 2011
11	Nashipae Bella WFM	Rating 1872	Born 2011
12	Olando, Paul Jnr	Rating 1862	Born 2009
13	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1861	Born 2010
14	Kaburo Winnie WCM	Rating 1848	Born 2014
15	Wayne Joe Njarumi	Rating 1845	Born 2011
16	Abel Taji	Rating 1837	Born 2011
17	Lwanga, Aguda CM	Rating 1836	Born 2006
18	Waweru Davidson Mugo	Rating 1831	Born 2012
19	Titus Morwani	Rating 1823	Born 2006
20	Mugambi Christian Mwamba	Rating 1799	Born 2012
21	Hesham Mohammed Zemam	Rating 1785	Born 2009
22	Elvis Muigai Kamau	Rating 1779	Born 2010
23	Jamie Obora Kanango	Rating 1779	Born 2008
24	Shukri Shakirah	Rating 1771	Born 2011
25	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1766	Born 2011

1 Atem Gak, Ngong Born 2006 2084
2 Simiyu Jadon FMBorn 2012 1918
3 Kaloki Barry Hawi Born 2007 1869

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Jamie Obora Kanango	Rating 1836	Born 2008
5	Kuka Kyle	Rating 1812	Born 2010
6	Waweru Davidson Mugo	Rating 1800	Born 2012
7	Muchoki Trevor Kanyuithia	Rating 1799	Born 2011
8	Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFM	Rating 1795	Born 2011
9	Muli Faraja Mumo CM	Rating 1788	Born 2015
10	Getange Johnpaul	Rating 1786	Born 2006
11	Manyeki Nathaniel	Rating 1773	Born 2015
12	Stephen Musembi	Rating 1760	Born 2010
13	Omollo Duncan	Rating 1756	Born 2012
14	Danson Ryan Kimani	Rating 1752	Born 2013
15	Murigi Solomon	Rating 1746	Born 2008
16	Olando, Paul Jnr	Rating 1745	Born 2009
17	Abel Taji	Rating 1737	Born 2011
18	Simiyu Jerry	Rating 1736	Born 2008
19	Lwanga, Aguda CM	Rating 1735	Born 2006
20	Daniel Nyaenya	Rating 1727	Born 2013
21	Chandler Adams	Rating 1726	Born 2006
22	Savali Praise Mwendwa	Rating 1716	Born 2008
23	Kiruthu Ted Wahome	Rating 1714	Born 2008
24	Simiyu Baraka Daniel	Rating 1712	Born 2008
25	Mugambi Christian Mwamba	Rating 1710	Born 2012

1 Simiyu Jadon FMBorn 2012 2039
2 Atem Gak, Ngong Born 2006 2007
3 Manyeki Nathaniel Born 2015 1967

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Kaloki Barry Hawi	Rating 1965	Born 2007
5	Muli Faraja Mumo CM	Rating 1937	Born 2015
6	Olando, Paul Jnr	Rating 1924	Born 2009
7	Wayne Joe Njarumi	Rating 1876	Born 2011
8	Waweru Davidson Mugo	Rating 1853	Born 2012
9	Elvis Muigai Kamau	Rating 1825	Born 2010
10	Yashmith Ram Chaikam	Rating 1796	Born 2014
11	Rishit Ravat	Rating 1793	Born 2009
12	Mugambi Christian Mwamba	Rating 1791	Born 2012
13	Abel Taji	Rating 1772	Born 2011
14	Mbaabu Cyprian	Rating 1765	Born 2010
15	Gianni Tuli	Rating 1762	Born 2011
16	Warimwe David James	Rating 1757	Born 2011
17	Abala Jeremy	Rating 1744	Born 2007
18	Mich Jayden	Rating 1744	Born 2011
19	Kuka Kyle	Rating 1734	Born 2010
20	Getange Johnpaul	Rating 1729	Born 2006
21	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1729	Born 2010
22	Lwanga, Aguda CM	Rating 1723	Born 2006
23	Andrew Nick	Rating 1718	Born 2006
24	Aduol Christian Omondi	Rating 1717	Born 2011
25	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1716	Born 2012

1 Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFMBorn 2011 1895
2 Nashipae Bella WFMBorn 2011 1872
3 Kaloki, Zuri WFMBorn 2010 1861

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Kaburo Winnie WCM	Rating 1848	Born 2014
5	Shukri Shakirah	Rating 1771	Born 2011
6	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1766	Born 2011
7	Muturi, Erica Mumbi	Rating 1736	Born 2008
8	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1736	Born 2012
9	Maashao, Genevieve	Rating 1689	Born 2010
10	Kanegeni Tracy Njoki	Rating 1678	Born 2010
11	Obonyo Abigail	Rating 1676	Born 2012
12	McKenzie Chanel	Rating 1671	Born 2011
13	Agnes Mary	Rating 1664	Born 2010
14	Kagambi, Angel	Rating 1664	Born 2009
15	Gikandi Bernice Wambui	Rating 1649	Born 2011
16	Mwashe Yvonne Adego	Rating 1649	Born 2010
17	Arianne Hera Ngani	Rating 1635	Born 2011
18	Gichuga Wanjiru Wanjiku	Rating 1627	Born 2014
19	Riley Matingi	Rating 1621	Born 2014
20	Gilana Angel Muthoni	Rating 1619	Born 2012
21	Makanga Annabel	Rating 1618	Born 2013
22	Mutwol Cherry Jepchirchir	Rating 1592	Born 2008
23	Shirlyn Nyokabi	Rating 1590	Born 2012
24	Esther Joy Wamaitha	Rating 1588	Born 2011
25	Jasmine Akinyi Ochieng	Rating 1587	Born 2013

1 Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFMBorn 2011 1795
2 Kuka Riziki Born 2012 1676
3 Isoe Norah Moraa Born 2006 1658

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Gikandi Bernice Wambui	Rating 1649	Born 2011
5	Wamwenje Naomi	Rating 1645	Born 2016
6	Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni	Rating 1643	Born 2012
7	Kaloki, Zuri WFM	Rating 1623	Born 2010
8	Dhotty Priscillah	Rating 1610	Born 2012
9	Makanga Annabel	Rating 1600	Born 2013
10	Rochelle Maria	Rating 1600	Born 2013
11	Shah Rheya Tanil	Rating 1600	Born 2007
12	Kaburo Winnie WCM	Rating 1585	Born 2014
13	Joy Muthoni Kairuthi,	Rating 1584	Born 2011
14	Nanjekho Namwella	Rating 1572	Born 2014
15	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1560	Born 2011
16	Nicole Ajackaa	Rating 1558	Born 2011
17	Eliana Ella	Rating 1555	Born 2013
18	Riley Matingi	Rating 1552	Born 2014
19	Pandya Avyana	Rating 1549	Born 2012
20	Avriel Joy Agata	Rating 1548	Born 2014
21	Mwashe Yvonne Adego	Rating 1547	Born 2010
22	Samara Ayuma	Rating 1544	Born 2014
23	Taji Muyanze	Rating 1540	Born 2014
24	Nashipae Bella WFM	Rating 1536	Born 2011
25	Telo Ariela	Rating 1535	Born 2017

1 Kaloki, Zuri WFMBorn 2010 1729
2 Onyango Shirlyn Gathoni Born 2012 1716
3 Nashipae Bella WFMBorn 2011 1714

Rank	Name	Rating	Born
4	Gikandi Bernice Wambui	Rating 1710	Born 2011
5	Fantalis Lucy Nduta	Rating 1632	Born 2011
6	Maashao, Genevieve	Rating 1627	Born 2010
7	Shukri Shakirah	Rating 1624	Born 2011
8	Joy Muthoni Kairuthi,	Rating 1622	Born 2011
9	Isir Mohamed	Rating 1594	Born 2013
10	Oluchiri Jadarudo Achieng	Rating 1591	Born 2015
11	Nicole Ajackaa	Rating 1590	Born 2011
12	Elizabeth Cassidy Maina WFM	Rating 1589	Born 2011
13	McKenzie Chanel	Rating 1587	Born 2011
14	Jasmine Akinyi Ochieng	Rating 1569	Born 2013
15	Kaburo Winnie WCM	Rating 1556	Born 2014
16	Kagambi, Angel	Rating 1556	Born 2009
17	Obonyo Abigail	Rating 1540	Born 2012
18	Sesenet Moisari Kantai	Rating 1536	Born 2014
19	Tasha Mbogo	Rating 1534	Born 2016
20	Wamwenje Naomi	Rating 1527	Born 2016
21	Muturi, Erica Mumbi	Rating 1526	Born 2008
22	Kuka Riziki	Rating 1520	Born 2012
23	Makanga Annabel	Rating 1520	Born 2013
24	Isoe Norah Moraa	Rating 1517	Born 2006
25	Seseniah Akwe Omari	Rating 1513	Born 2013

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Statistics

Registered players: 13,092
Active players: 12,375
Rated in Classical: 1,702
Rated in Rapid: 1,015
Rated in Blitz: 1,046
Women: 3,766
Juniors (under 20): 8,215

Rating spread, Classical

261

230

233

162

64

26

6

2

1

0

Active players in each band of 100 rating points.

Show as a table

1400 to 1499: 261
1500 to 1599: 230
1600 to 1699: 233
1700 to 1799: 162
1800 to 1899: 64
1900 to 1999: 26
2000 to 2099: 6
2100 to 2199: 2
2200 to 2299: 1
2300 to 2399: 0
2400 to 2499: 0
2500 to 2599: 0
2600 to 2699: 0
2700 and above: 0

Titles

0GM
0IM
4FM
16CM
0WGM
0WIM
10WFM
10WCM

Arbiters with a FIDE title: 174
Trainers with a FIDE title: 10

FIDE rating list, October 2026. Titles are counted as FIDE lists them on that date.

Officials

Owili, AndrewPresident
Leting, FaithVice President
Kionga, AnthonySecretary General
Wright AlexDeputy Secretary General
Wanjala, BenardDelegate/Treasurer
Olisa, RodahDeputy Treasurer
Kungu, AnnGender and Special Needs Secretary
Ombui, PaulBranch Secretary
Bolo, RonaldRating Officer

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