Prepare against Kayden Troff
GM · United States · World #727 classical · FIDE ID 2047896
Our database contains 1,457 games by Kayden Troff, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kayden Troff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kayden Troff 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 | 2,482 | 2,556 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,479 | 2,483 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,537 | 2,576 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,457 | 765 | 286 | 406 | 52.5% |
| As White | 730 | 407 | 142 | 181 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 727 | 358 | 144 | 225 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kayden Troff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kayden Troff's side.
First moves as White (729 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 696 | 95.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 2.2% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Troff usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Troff usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Troff usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Troff usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Troff usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Troff usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 302 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 264 | 98.5% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Kayden Troff's chess games
All 1,457 games by Kayden Troff in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 765 wins, 286 draws, 406 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 158 | 101/20/37 | 63.9% |
| D02 | London System | 127 | 75/13/39 | 59.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 68 | 45/3/20 | 66.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 58 | 18/25/15 | 31.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 47 | 22/16/9 | 46.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 25/6/10 | 61.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 146 | 87/13/46 | 59.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 137 | 75/25/37 | 54.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 26/17/21 | 40.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 57 | 20/14/23 | 35.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 56 | 18/17/21 | 32.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,831 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Jan 2024 | Vincent Keymer | 2,743 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Oct 2024 | J Duda | 2,740 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Feb 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,738 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Nov 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 795 | 531.5 | 2,495 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2017 | 45 | 24 | 2,411 |
| ch-USA | 2015 | 20 | 10 | 2,615 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,588 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2016 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,471 |
| 76th Tata Steel Challengers | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,464 |
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 2,454 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,661 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Samuel Sevian (12 games) · Jeffery Xiong (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kayden Troff's chess games?
1,457 games by Kayden Troff, from Sep 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 Kayden Troff has played.
What does Kayden Troff play on the first move as White?
Across 729 games with White in our database, Kayden Troff opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kayden Troff answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...a5 (0% of games).
What openings does Kayden Troff play as White?
As White, Kayden Troff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (158 games, 63.9% win rate); London System (127 games, 59.1% win rate); Torre Attack (68 games, 66.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 730 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kayden Troff play as Black?
As Black, Kayden Troff most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (146 games, 59.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (137 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 727 games.
What is Kayden Troff's FIDE rating?
Kayden Troff is currently rated 2,482 in classical chess, 2,479 in rapid and 2,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (May 2015).
How many games has Kayden Troff played?
Our database contains 1,457 games by Kayden Troff, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 765 wins, 286 draws, 406 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kayden Troff?
1,457 games by Kayden Troff 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.