Prepare against Kevin George
IM · Egypt · World #3,206 classical · FIDE ID 10669515
When preparing against Kevin George, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 918 games by Kevin George, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kevin George's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin George 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 | 2,331 | 2,371 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,301 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,309 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 918 | 466 | 125 | 327 | 50.8% |
| As White | 466 | 261 | 64 | 141 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 452 | 205 | 61 | 186 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin George's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin George's side.
First moves as White (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 301 | 64.6% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 120 | 25.8% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 7.7% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — George usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — George usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — George usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — George usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 38.8% | 32.9% |
| c5 | 56 | 28.6% | 63.4% |
| c6 | 43 | 21.9% | 75.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 94.0% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Kevin George's chess games
All 918 games by Kevin George in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Sep 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: 466 wins, 125 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 63 | 35/7/21 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 11/5/27 | 25.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 20/7/11 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B04 |
| May 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,689 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B56 |
| Apr 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jan 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 719 | 428 | 2,366 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,333 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,511 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin George's chess games?
918 games by Kevin George, from Mar 2019 to Sep 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 George has played.
What does Kevin George play on the first move as White?
Across 466 games with White in our database, Kevin George opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin George answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kevin George play as White?
As White, Kevin George's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 466 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin George play as Black?
As Black, Kevin George most often plays: Petrov's Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 452 games.
What is Kevin George's FIDE rating?
Kevin George is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kevin George played?
Our database contains 918 games by Kevin George, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 125 draws, 327 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin George?
918 games by Kevin George 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.