Prepare against Arthur Kendall
United Kingdom · World #49,671 classical · FIDE ID 343410960
When preparing against Arthur Kendall, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Arthur Kendall, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Kendall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Kendall 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 | 1,895 | 2,078 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,848 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 60 | 38 | 46 | 41.7% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Kendall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Kendall's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 90.1% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kendall usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 100.0% | 60.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Arthur Kendall's chess games
All 144 games by Arthur Kendall in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Matthew Dignam | 2,197 | Isle of Wight Masters | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Jai Kothari | 2,160 | Sussex University Masters | D04 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter G Large | 2,144 | Sussex University Masters | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Anselm Schoenbaechler | 2,091 | Isle of Wight Masters | A06 |
| Jun 2025 | Natasha K Regan | 2,064 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,049 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,866 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,705 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Kendall's chess games?
144 games by Arthur Kendall, from Dec 2022 to Sep 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 Arthur Kendall has played.
What does Arthur Kendall play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Arthur Kendall opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Kendall answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does Arthur Kendall play as White?
As White, Arthur Kendall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Kendall play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Kendall most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Arthur Kendall's FIDE rating?
Arthur Kendall is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arthur Kendall played?
Our database contains 144 games by Arthur Kendall, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Kendall?
144 games by Arthur Kendall 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.