Prepare against Kevin Goodman
Canada · World #18,864 classical · FIDE ID 2612810
Our database contains 47 games by Kevin Goodman, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Goodman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Goodman 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 | 2,067 | 2,078 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 4 | 24 | 40.4% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Goodman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Goodman's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 62.5% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Goodman usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Goodman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Goodman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Goodman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Goodman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Kevin Goodman's chess games
All 47 games by Kevin Goodman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Nandor Tot | 1,967 | Canada Day Open | D03 |
| Sep 2010 | John Doknjas | 1,917 | Langley Labour Day Open | A65 |
| Jul 2005 | Eric Hansen | 1,910 | Canadian Open | C10 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel MacNeill | 1,728 | Canadian Open U2000 | D52 |
| Sep 2010 | Hugh Long | 1,725 | Langley Labour Day Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Labour Day Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,073 |
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,855 |
| Canada Day Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Canadian Open U2000 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,704 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| Banff Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,755 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,764 |
| Calgary CC Open | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Goodman's chess games?
47 games by Kevin Goodman, from Dec 2024 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 Kevin Goodman has played.
What does Kevin Goodman play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Kevin Goodman opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Goodman answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Kevin Goodman play as White?
As White, Kevin Goodman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Goodman play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Goodman most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Kevin Goodman's FIDE rating?
Kevin Goodman is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Kevin Goodman played?
Our database contains 47 games by Kevin Goodman, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Goodman?
47 games by Kevin Goodman 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.