Prepare against Kenneth Wallach
United States · World #19,174 classical · FIDE ID 2012391
Our database contains 161 games by Kenneth Wallach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Wallach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Wallach 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 | 2,064 | 2,200 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,175 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,171 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 41 | 53 | 67 | 25.5% |
| As White | 82 | 16 | 30 | 36 | 19.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Wallach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Wallach's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 78.0% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wallach usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Wallach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Wallach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Wallach usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Wallach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Wallach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 36.1% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Kenneth Wallach's chess games
All 161 games by Kenneth Wallach 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: 41 wins, 53 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Emory Tate | 2,380 | Chicago US Masters | A26 |
| Jun 2013 | Faik Aleskerov | 2,360 | Las Vegas National Open | B20 |
| Jan 1992 | Andrew Karklins | 2,320 | Chicago Masters | C15 |
| Jan 1987 | Morris Giles | 2,320 | Illinois | E84 |
| Jun 2010 | Joshua Sinanan | 2,258 | Las Vegas National Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas National Open | 2015 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,207 |
| Midwest Masters Open | 1989 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,234 |
| Midwest Masters | 1985 | 10 | 3 | 2,060 |
| Orland Park Master | 1992 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| Illinois | 1987 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| Illinois Open | 1996 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,595 |
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Wallach's chess games?
161 games by Kenneth Wallach, 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 Wallach has played.
What does Kenneth Wallach play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Kenneth Wallach opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Wallach answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Wallach play as White?
As White, Kenneth Wallach's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Wallach play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Wallach most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Kenneth Wallach's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Wallach is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Kenneth Wallach played?
Our database contains 161 games by Kenneth Wallach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 53 draws, 67 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Wallach?
161 games by Kenneth Wallach 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.