Prepare against Kevin Cupid
FM · TTO · World #11,243 classical · FIDE ID 7700512
Our database contains 569 games by Kevin Cupid, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Cupid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Cupid 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 | 2,151 | 2,201 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,163 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 569 | 222 | 88 | 259 | 39.0% |
| As White | 287 | 120 | 54 | 113 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 282 | 102 | 34 | 146 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Cupid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Cupid's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 39 | 13.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 10.1% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Cupid usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cupid usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cupid usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cupid usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cupid usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Cupid usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 117 | 83.6% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 79.3% | 39.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Kevin Cupid's chess games
All 569 games by Kevin Cupid in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 222 wins, 88 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 20/6/16 | 47.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 11/5/15 | 35.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,537 | Olympiad-42 | E61 |
| Mar 2022 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Jun 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,480 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Mar 2022 | Luis Galego | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Alexandr Ulanov | 2,463 | Titled Tue | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 338 | 136 | 2,131 |
| ch-TTO | 2025 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,132 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,203 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,191 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-TRI | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Cupid's chess games?
569 games by Kevin Cupid, from Mar 2010 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 Kevin Cupid has played.
What does Kevin Cupid play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Kevin Cupid opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Cupid answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kevin Cupid play as White?
As White, Kevin Cupid's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Cupid play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Cupid most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Kevin Cupid's FIDE rating?
Kevin Cupid is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Kevin Cupid played?
Our database contains 569 games by Kevin Cupid, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 88 draws, 259 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Cupid?
569 games by Kevin Cupid 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.