Prepare against Kent Slate
CM · United States · World #11,059 classical · FIDE ID 30961564
Our database contains 260 games by Kent Slate, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kent Slate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kent Slate 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 | 2,154 | 2,220 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,132 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 132 | 25 | 103 | 50.8% |
| As White | 138 | 80 | 11 | 47 | 58.0% |
| As Black | 122 | 52 | 14 | 56 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kent Slate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kent Slate's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 77.5% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 21.0% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Slate usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Slate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Slate usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Slate usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Slate usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Slate usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 53.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 33.8% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Kent Slate's chess games
All 260 games by Kent Slate in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 132 wins, 25 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 21/3/16 | 52.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Jul 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,677 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jun 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,663 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jan 2026 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Apr 2026 | Apoorv Kamble | 2,431 | Titled Tuesday | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 181 | 103.5 | 2,293 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 11 | 2,299 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,319 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kent Slate's chess games?
260 games by Kent Slate, from Dec 2019 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 Kent Slate has played.
What does Kent Slate play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Kent Slate opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kent Slate answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kent Slate play as White?
As White, Kent Slate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kent Slate play as Black?
As Black, Kent Slate most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Kent Slate's FIDE rating?
Kent Slate is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kent Slate played?
Our database contains 260 games by Kent Slate, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 25 draws, 103 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kent Slate?
260 games by Kent Slate 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.