Prepare against Bill Tait
United Kingdom · World #77,242 classical · FIDE ID 466352
When preparing against Bill Tait, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 35 games by Bill Tait, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bill Tait's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bill Tait 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 | 1,798 | 1,800 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,750 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 14.3% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bill Tait's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bill Tait's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tait usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tait usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Tait usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Bill Tait's chess games
All 35 games by Bill Tait in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Jul 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: 5 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Graham Brown | 1,757 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B02 |
| Jan 2018 | John Brooke | 1,622 | 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B07 |
| May 2019 | Norman G Andrews | 1,609 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Peter Morgan | 1,556 | 4NCL Bradford U1700 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,478 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,661 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,450 |
| 4NCL Bradford U1700 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,757 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,836 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bill Tait's chess games?
35 games by Bill Tait, from Apr 2018 to Jul 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 Tait has played.
What does Bill Tait play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bill Tait opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bill Tait answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bill Tait play as White?
As White, Bill Tait's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bill Tait play as Black?
As Black, Bill Tait most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Bill Tait's FIDE rating?
Bill Tait is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Bill Tait played?
Our database contains 35 games by Bill Tait, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bill Tait?
35 games by Bill Tait 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.