Prepare against Kenneth Terence Solomon
GM · ZAF · World #4,315 classical · FIDE ID 14300192
Our database contains 1,316 games by Kenneth Terence Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Terence Solomon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Terence Solomon 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 | 2,294 | 2,461 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,442 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,431 | 2,442 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,316 | 554 | 352 | 410 | 42.1% |
| As White | 658 | 304 | 162 | 192 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 658 | 250 | 190 | 218 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Terence Solomon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Terence Solomon's side.
First moves as White (658 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 489 | 74.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 112 | 17.0% | 67.0% |
| e4 | 54 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Solomon usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Solomon usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 48.0% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 83 | 27.1% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 66 | 21.6% | 62.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 81.7% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 22 | 9.8% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
Kenneth Terence Solomon's chess games
All 1,316 games by Kenneth Terence Solomon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 554 wins, 352 draws, 410 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 90 | 43/24/23 | 47.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 65 | 28/14/23 | 43.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 22/11/16 | 44.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 28/6/9 | 65.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 17/9/15 | 41.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 16/3/8 | 59.3% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 40 | 14/13/13 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 39 | 19/8/12 | 48.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 9/8/17 | 26.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 8/12/14 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,734 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,677 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Feb 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,657 | 1st Cento Open | D34 |
| Oct 2008 | Tomi Nyback | 2,634 | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair | A79 |
| Apr 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,604 | Titled Tue | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 234 | 108.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-RSA | 2022 | 70 | 47 | 2,346 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 65 | 39.5 | 2,399 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2010 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,443 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 21 | 17 | 2,417 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Watu Kobese (13 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Terence Solomon's chess games?
1,316 games by Kenneth Terence Solomon, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth Terence Solomon has played.
What does Kenneth Terence Solomon play on the first move as White?
Across 658 games with White in our database, Kenneth Terence Solomon opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Terence Solomon answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Terence Solomon play as White?
As White, Kenneth Terence Solomon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (90 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 44.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 658 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Terence Solomon play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Terence Solomon most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 658 games.
What is Kenneth Terence Solomon's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Terence Solomon is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,431 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Kenneth Terence Solomon played?
Our database contains 1,316 games by Kenneth Terence Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 554 wins, 352 draws, 410 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Terence Solomon?
1,316 games by Kenneth Terence Solomon 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.