Prepare against Bill Kerr
Australia · World #29,285 classical · FIDE ID 3210057
Our database contains 162 games by Bill Kerr, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bill Kerr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bill Kerr 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 | 1,990 | 2,054 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,018 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 82 | 19 | 61 | 50.6% |
| As White | 86 | 47 | 10 | 29 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 35 | 9 | 32 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bill Kerr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bill Kerr's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 46.5% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 22 | 25.6% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 12 | 14.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kerr usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 28 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 44.4% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 37.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Bill Kerr's chess games
All 162 games by Bill Kerr in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 82 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Robert Cowley | 2,140 | Adelaide Open | B00 |
| Feb 2009 | Alexander Sykes | 2,131 | ch-South Australia | A40 |
| Jun 2009 | Alan D Goldsmith | 2,065 | Adelaide Interclub-A | A04 |
| Nov 2013 | Jack Puccini | 2,046 | Melbourne Cup Weekend | C10 |
| Aug 2010 | Colin Cloudsdale | 2,039 | Adelaide Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Open | 2011 | 30 | 23.5 | 2,191 |
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-South Australia | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,922 |
| ch-Adelaide SA | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-Pennant | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,802 |
| Adelaide Labour Day Open | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 1,667 |
| Adelaide Interclub | 2004 | 9 | 8 | 2,127 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Edgar Mdinaradze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bill Kerr's chess games?
162 games by Bill Kerr, from Jan 2009 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 Bill Kerr has played.
What does Bill Kerr play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Bill Kerr opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bill Kerr answers 1...Nc6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Bill Kerr play as White?
As White, Bill Kerr's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 55.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Bird's opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bill Kerr play as Black?
As Black, Bill Kerr most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Bill Kerr's FIDE rating?
Bill Kerr is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Bill Kerr played?
Our database contains 162 games by Bill Kerr, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bill Kerr?
162 games by Bill Kerr 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.