Prepare against Kenneth G Coates
United Kingdom · World #57,070 classical · FIDE ID 409391
Our database contains 200 games by Kenneth G Coates, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth G Coates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth G Coates 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 | 1,866 | 2,242 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 56 | 77 | 67 | 28.0% |
| As White | 94 | 25 | 41 | 28 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 31 | 36 | 39 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth G Coates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth G Coates's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 54.3% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 40 | 42.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Coates usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Coates usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Coates usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 41.2% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 39.2% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 19.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Kenneth G Coates's chess games
All 200 games by Kenneth G Coates in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 56 wins, 77 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 36 | 10/10/16 | 27.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1978 | Nigel E Povah | 2,350 | British CF-65 Championship | B23 |
| May 2008 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,306 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Mar 2007 | Jan Krensing | 2,301 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | D18 |
| Mar 2006 | Martin J Simons | 2,293 | chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B25 |
| Sep 2006 | Ruth Sheldon | 2,264 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British CF-65 Championship | 1978 | 11 | 5 | 2,296 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| Portsmouth Open | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,073 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1,557 |
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Where can I find Kenneth G Coates's chess games?
200 games by Kenneth G Coates, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth G Coates has played.
What does Kenneth G Coates play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Kenneth G Coates opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth G Coates answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kenneth G Coates play as White?
As White, Kenneth G Coates's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth G Coates play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth G Coates most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Kenneth G Coates's FIDE rating?
Kenneth G Coates is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Kenneth G Coates played?
Our database contains 200 games by Kenneth G Coates, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 77 draws, 67 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth G Coates?
200 games by Kenneth G Coates 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.