Prepare against Kena Bartholomew
TTO · World #59,737 classical · FIDE ID 7700911
Our database contains 35 games by Kena Bartholomew, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kena Bartholomew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kena Bartholomew 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 | 1,857 | 1,885 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,874 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,856 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 54.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 70.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kena Bartholomew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kena Bartholomew's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Bartholomew usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Bartholomew usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bartholomew usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Kena Bartholomew's chess games
All 35 games by Kena Bartholomew in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Andrew Bowles | 1,928 | De Verteuil Memorial | B09 |
| Oct 2019 | Cecil Lee | 1,743 | 27th De Verteuil Memorial | A25 |
| Jun 2017 | Ian Grant | 1,717 | Port of Spain Open 44th | B00 |
| May 2017 | Marc Patihk | 1,639 | Port of Spain Open 44th | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Josau Creese | 1,614 | De Verteuil Memorial 22nd | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Verteuil Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| De Verteuil Memorial 22nd | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 21st De Verteuil Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,850 |
| Port of Spain Open 44th | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 27th De Verteuil Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,746 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kena Bartholomew's chess games?
35 games by Kena Bartholomew, from May 2012 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 Kena Bartholomew has played.
What does Kena Bartholomew play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kena Bartholomew opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kena Bartholomew answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kena Bartholomew play as White?
As White, Kena Bartholomew's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kena Bartholomew play as Black?
As Black, Kena Bartholomew most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kena Bartholomew's FIDE rating?
Kena Bartholomew is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kena Bartholomew played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kena Bartholomew, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kena Bartholomew?
35 games by Kena Bartholomew 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.