Prepare against Ezra Kirk
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,066 classical · FIDE ID 600067
When preparing against Ezra Kirk, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 727 games by Ezra Kirk, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ezra Kirk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezra Kirk 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 | 2,380 | 2,456 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,439 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,340 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 727 | 339 | 135 | 253 | 46.6% |
| As White | 359 | 182 | 66 | 111 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 368 | 157 | 69 | 142 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezra Kirk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezra Kirk's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 128 | 35.7% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 9.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.5% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kirk usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kirk usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kirk usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kirk usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kirk usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kirk usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 74.7% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 37 | 22.8% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Ezra Kirk's chess games
All 727 games by Ezra Kirk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 339 wins, 135 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,615 | 3rd Montagne Rapid Open | B23 |
| Jun 2017 | Maxim Turov | 2,595 | 12th Teplice Open | B12 |
| Apr 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,591 | Southend Masters | B90 |
| Mar 2020 | Renato Terry | 2,581 | Europe Echecs Online Open March | C12 |
| Aug 2011 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,553 | 16th Creon Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 1,986 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2012 | 16 | 10 | 2,095 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,192 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,315 |
| 54th Wch U20 | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 2,058 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Philidor | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maxime Lagarde (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezra Kirk's chess games?
727 games by Ezra Kirk, from Oct 2007 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 Ezra Kirk has played.
What does Ezra Kirk play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Ezra Kirk opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezra Kirk answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ezra Kirk play as White?
As White, Ezra Kirk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezra Kirk play as Black?
As Black, Ezra Kirk most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Ezra Kirk's FIDE rating?
Ezra Kirk is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Ezra Kirk played?
Our database contains 727 games by Ezra Kirk, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 135 draws, 253 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezra Kirk?
727 games by Ezra Kirk 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.