Top Standard Chess Players in Kenya 🇰🇪Follow KenyaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers.
1,173 active players in Kenya by Standard rating. #1 Simiyu Jadon leads with 2,142 — 34 pts ahead of Hawi Kaloki (2,108). This month's standout moves (top 50): Muli Faraja Mumo led all gainers at +128 pts, while Manyeki Nathaniel saw the steepest fall at -22 pts.
Age Group Leaders
U20Simiyu JadonFMFollow Simiyu JadonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,142U18Simiyu JadonFMFollow Simiyu JadonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,142U16Simiyu JadonFMFollow Simiyu JadonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,14265+Gilruth, PeterFollow Peter GilruthTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.▼21,977
Biggest Movers · 1 month
Among top 50 players
Top Movers
Muli Faraja MumoFollow Muli Faraja MumoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,965
+128Yashmith Ram ChaikamFollow Yashmith Ram ChaikamTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,979
+116Nashipae BellaWCMFollow Nashipae BellaTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,900
+100Flop Movers
Manyeki NathanielFollow Manyeki NathanielTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,892
-22Njuki, GabrielFollow Gabriel NjukiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,002
-21Irungu Brian MwangiFollow Irungu Brian MwangiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,870
-19RECENT KENYA #1 · 2021 → 2026
14 distinct leaders across 25 years
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20212022202420252026
- AtekaJan 2021 → Aug 20218mo
- MethuSep 2021 → Sep 20211mo
- AtekaOct 2021 → Dec 20213mo
- MaganaJan 2022 → Apr 20231y
- OmoloMay 2023 → Mar 202411mo
- Oluka Robert McligeyoApr 2024 → May 20242mo
- MaganaJun 2024 → Jul 20242mo
- GilruthAug 2024 → Aug 20241mo
- GateriSep 2024 → Oct 20242mo
- MaganaNov 2024 → Dec 20242mo
- KalokiJan 2025 → Jan 20251mo
- Oluka Robert McligeyoFeb 2025 → Feb 20251mo
- MaganaMar 2025 → May 20253mo
- Oluka Robert McligeyoJun 2025 → Jun 20251mo
- Simiyu JadonJul 2025 → Nov 20255mo
- Oluka Robert McligeyoDec 2025 → Dec 20251mo
- KalokiJan 2026 → Mar 20263mo
- Simiyu Jadon· currentApr 2026 → Jun 20263mo
Magana2y · 4 reignsAteka11mo · 2 reignsOmolo11moSimiyu Jadon8mo · 2 reignsOluka Robert Mcligeyo5mo · 4 reignsKaloki4mo · 2 reignsGateri2moMethu1moGilruth1mo
Avg. top 10
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
2,042+1
Avg. top 100
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
1,883+3
Active players
Active · vs 1 month
1,173+70
Rankings
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
# | Player | Standard↓ | Rapid | Blitz | Δ 1M | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Simiyu JadonFM · 14 yrsFollow Simiyu JadonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2142 | 1873 | 2039 | −10 | 8 |
2 | Kaloki, Hawi · 19 yrsFollow Hawi KalokiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2108 | 1869 | 1948 | −5 | 5 |
3 | Oluka Robert McligeyoCM · 21 yrsFollow Oluka Robert McligeyoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2102 | 1983 | 1938 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Namale, Ben NgukuCM · 45 yrsFollow Ben Nguku NamaleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2045 | 2082 | 1948 | 0 | 0 |
5▲3 | Kuka Kyle · 16 yrsFollow Kuka KyleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2035 | 1812 | 1696 | +35 | 14 |
6 | Magana, BenCM · 49 yrsFollow Ben MaganaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2020 | 2021 | 2074 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Atem Gak, Ngong · 20 yrsFollow Ngong Atem GakTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2004 | 2084 | 2022 | −1 | 6 |
8▼3 | Njuki, Gabriel · 29 yrsFollow Gabriel NjukiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2002 | 1762 | 1776 | −21 | 6 |
9▲9 | Ngani, Victor · 47 yrsFollow Victor NganiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1980 | 1952 | 1897 | +46 | 6 |
10▲41 | Yashmith Ram Chaikam · 12 yrsFollow Yashmith Ram ChaikamTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1979 | 1707 | 1604 | +116 | 9 |
11▼2 | Gilruth, Peter · 73 yrsFollow Peter GilruthTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1977 | 1965 | 2089 | 0 | 0 |
12▼2 | Boera Felix · 26 yrsFollow Boera FelixTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1974 | 1842 | 1874 | 0 | 0 |
13▲10 | Karani Ezekiel · 25 yrsFollow Karani EzekielTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1968 | 1975 | 2027 | +53 | 14 |
14▲50 | Muli Faraja Mumo · 11 yrsFollow Muli Faraja MumoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1965 | 1788 | 1933 | +128 | 13 |
15▼3 | Gohil, Mehul · 45 yrsFollow Mehul GohilTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1965 | 1970 | 1936 | 0 | 0 |
16▼5 | Elizabeth Cassidy MainaWFM · 15 yrsFollow Elizabeth Cassidy MainaTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1964 | 1795 | 1589 | −3 | 8 |
17▼4 | Okonga, Hugh Misiko · 29 yrsFollow Hugh Misiko OkongaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1955 | 1828 | 1916 | 0 | 0 |
18▼4 | Muchiri, Rocky · 21 yrsFollow Rocky MuchiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1948 | 1827 | 1903 | 0 | 0 |
19▼4 | Okeyo, Steve Austine · 43 yrsFollow Steve Austine OkeyoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1945 | 1894 | 1865 | 0 | 0 |
20▼4 | Methu, Joseph Muragu · 39 yrsFollow Joseph Muragu MethuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1938 | 1940 | 1995 | 0 | 5 |
21▼4 | Mbaabu Cyprian · 16 yrsFollow Mbaabu CyprianTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1936 | — | 1719 | 0 | 0 |
22▲4 | Chege Kairu · 27 yrsFollow Chege KairuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1932 | 1872 | 1920 | +23 | 5 |
23▼4 | Hinga, Githinji · 48 yrsFollow Githinji HingaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1929 | 1923 | 1978 | 0 | 0 |
24▼4 | Sang, Ricky · 43 yrsFollow Ricky SangTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1925 | 1837 | 1815 | 0 | 0 |
25▼4 | Mwabu, Timothy · 23 yrsFollow Timothy MwabuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1922 | 1807 | 1969 | 0 | 0 |
26▼4 | Njoroge, Billy Timothy · 25 yrsFollow Billy Timothy NjorogeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1919 | 1693 | 1900 | 0 | 0 |
27▲10 | Kimani, Kimingi · 36 yrsFollow Kimingi KimaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1917 | 1850 | — | +25 | 9 |
28▲1 | Maina Chris · 28 yrsFollow Maina ChrisTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1909 | 1824 | 1819 | 0 | 0 |
29▼1 | Mutuge IanCM · 24 yrsFollow Mutuge IanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1909 | 1844 | 1846 | 0 | 0 |
30▼3 | Mutisya, JullyWCM · 27 yrsFollow Jully MutisyaTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1909 | 1731 | 1686 | 0 | 0 |
31▼6 | Njoroge, Martin · 30 yrsFollow Martin NjorogeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1905 | 1959 | 1881 | −4 | 5 |
32▲65 | Nashipae BellaWCM · 15 yrsFollow Nashipae BellaTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1900 | 1536 | 1660 | +100 | 15 |
33▼1 | Rishit Ravat · 17 yrsFollow Rishit RavatTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1899 | — | 1793 | 0 | 0 |
34▲6 | Chitundu Limbikani · 26 yrsFollow Chitundu LimbikaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1898 | 1783 | 1897 | +9 | 6 |
35▼1 | Brian Gabriel Mwangi · 28 yrsFollow Brian Gabriel MwangiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1897 | 1864 | 1839 | 0 | 0 |
36▼6 | Omondi Stanley · 25 yrsFollow Omondi StanleyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1896 | 1757 | 1949 | −6 | 4 |
37▼1 | Ndegwa, Jackson Kamau · 39 yrsFollow Jackson Kamau NdegwaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1895 | 1981 | 1913 | 0 | 0 |
38▼5 | Omolo, KennethFollow Kenneth OmoloTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1894 | 1864 | 1929 | −4 | 3 |
39▼15 | Manyeki Nathaniel · 11 yrsFollow Manyeki NathanielTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1892 | 1738 | 1967 | −22 | 13 |
40▼2 | Mongeli, SashaWFM · 30 yrsFollow Sasha MongeliTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1892 | 1855 | 1674 | 0 | 0 |
41▲7 | Chumba Allan · 26 yrsFollow Chumba AllanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1889 | 1777 | 1847 | +13 | 6 |
42▼1 | Ongaki, Griffins Williams · 25 yrsFollow Griffins Williams OngakiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1888 | — | 1800 | 0 | 0 |
43 | Ngugi Francis · 25 yrsFollow Ngugi FrancisTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1887 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
44▼2 | Olando, Paul Jnr · 17 yrsFollow Paul Jnr OlandoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1887 | 1745 | 1924 | 0 | 0 |
45▼1 | Kelly Mwaniki · 22 yrsFollow Kelly MwanikiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1884 | 1738 | 1765 | 0 | 0 |
46▲1 | Omondi Suleiman · 21 yrsFollow Omondi SuleimanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1881 | 1518 | 1677 | 0 | 0 |
47▼12 | Walela, Austin · 33 yrsFollow Austin WalelaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1881 | 1893 | 1872 | −15 | 1 |
48▼2 | Kangwana Hosni · 23 yrsFollow Kangwana HosniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1881 | 1736 | 1855 | 0 | 0 |
49▼4 | Waweru Davidson Mugo · 14 yrsFollow Waweru Davidson MugoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1878 | 1819 | 1853 | −5 | 13 |
50▼11 | Irungu Brian Mwangi · 24 yrsFollow Irungu Brian MwangiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1870 | 1773 | 1914 | −19 | 6 |
Rating distribution
Standard · Active
12-month evolution
Standard · Active
Titled players — 20
Active · vs 1 month
Open
FM1
10%
CM9
90%
Women
WFM5+1
50%
WCM5+1
50%
AGE PYRAMID · KENYA ACTIVE PLAYERS
Active players by age band · Open vs Women
Open
Women
402U20109
41420-3461
8935-497
2850-640
565+0
938 open players177 women players
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Africa — By Average Top 10
| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇪🇬EgyptFollow EgyptTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,437 |
2▲1 | 🇲🇦MoroccoFollow MoroccoTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,341 |
3▲4 | 🇩🇿AlgeriaFollow AlgeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,305 |
4▼1 | 🇿🇦South AfricaFollow South AfricaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,301 |
5· | 🇿🇲ZambiaFollow ZambiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,267 |
6▲3 | 🇳🇬NigeriaFollow NigeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,261 |
7▼5 | 🇹🇳TunisiaFollow TunisiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,260 |
8▼2 | 🇦🇴AngolaFollow AngolaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,173 |
9· | 🇺🇬UgandaFollow UgandaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,171 |
10▲5 | 🇲🇬MadagascarFollow MadagascarTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,143 |
| ... | ||
| 16 | 🇰🇪KenyaFollow KenyaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,042 |
World — By Average Top 10
| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇺🇸United StatesFollow United StatesTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,724 |
2· | 🇮🇳IndiaFollow IndiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,709 |
3· | 🇨🇳ChinaFollow ChinaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,667 |
4· | 🇷🇺RussiaFollow RussiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,642 |
5· | 🇩🇪GermanyFollow GermanyTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,637 |
6· | 🇺🇦UkraineFollow UkraineTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,628 |
7· | 🇫🇷FranceFollow FranceTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,626 |
8· | 🇦🇿AzerbaijanFollow AzerbaijanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,625 |
9▲1 | 🇺🇿UzbekistanFollow UzbekistanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
10▼1 | FIDEFollow FIDETrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
| ... | ||
| 122 | 🇰🇪KenyaFollow KenyaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,042 |