Prepare against Grant Kerr
New Zealand · World #95,919 classical · FIDE ID 4305620
When preparing against Grant Kerr, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Grant Kerr, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Grant Kerr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grant 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 | 1,741 | 1,940 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,812 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 21 | 28 | 45 | 22.3% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grant Kerr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grant Kerr's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 16 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kerr usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kerr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kerr usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kerr usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kerr usually continues Bb2 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kerr usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Grant Kerr's chess games
All 94 games by Grant Kerr in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 28 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 1/8/7 | 6.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,244 | ch-NZL Seniors | B21 |
| Apr 2016 | Gord Morrell | 2,092 | ch-NZL Seniors | E71 |
| Nov 2018 | Slobodan Krstic | 1,993 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B12 |
| Apr 2016 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,909 | ch-NZL Seniors | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Zofia Marks | 1,906 | WchT Seniors 65 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-NZL | 1975 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,789 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| Bob Wade Memorial Challengers 1 | 2023 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,534 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 65 8th | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,690 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grant Kerr's chess games?
94 games by Grant Kerr, from Feb 2016 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 Grant Kerr has played.
What does Grant Kerr play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Grant Kerr opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.b3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grant Kerr answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Grant Kerr play as White?
As White, Grant Kerr's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grant Kerr play as Black?
As Black, Grant Kerr most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Grant Kerr's FIDE rating?
Grant Kerr is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Grant Kerr played?
Our database contains 94 games by Grant Kerr, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 28 draws, 45 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grant Kerr?
94 games by Grant 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.