Prepare against Kevin Spraggett
GM · Canada · World #1,738 classical · FIDE ID 2600013
Our database contains 2,829 games by Kevin Spraggett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Spraggett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Spraggett 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 | 2,397 | 2,633 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,572 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,530 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,829 | 1,372 | 1,062 | 393 | 48.5% |
| As White | 1,430 | 834 | 440 | 154 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 1,399 | 538 | 622 | 239 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Spraggett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Spraggett's side.
First moves as White (1,430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 659 | 46.1% | 74.6% |
| c4 | 369 | 25.8% | 72.9% |
| d4 | 235 | 16.4% | 70.4% |
| Nf3 | 117 | 8.2% | 79.5% |
| g3 | 41 | 2.9% | 73.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 74.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues Nf3 (71.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues d4 (79.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues Nc3 (76.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues Nc3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Spraggett usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (614 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 425 | 69.2% | 64.6% |
| c6 | 64 | 10.4% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 37 | 6.0% | 60.8% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 4.7% | 58.6% |
| d6 | 23 | 3.7% | 69.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 2.3% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 406 | 74.1% | 57.4% |
| f5 | 70 | 12.8% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 4.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 17 | 3.1% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.0% | 63.6% |
Kevin Spraggett's chess games
All 2,829 games by Kevin Spraggett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,372 wins, 1,062 draws, 393 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 123 | 70/41/12 | 56.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 114 | 68/33/13 | 59.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 98 | 57/26/15 | 58.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 62 | 32/23/7 | 51.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 29/20/9 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 55 | 27/22/6 | 49.1% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 23/21/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 45 | 36/7/2 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 24/14/3 | 58.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 26/10/1 | 68.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 254 | 112/105/37 | 44.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 114 | 42/57/15 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 79 | 28/44/7 | 35.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 65 | 22/31/12 | 33.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 60 | 13/35/12 | 21.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 19/27/8 | 35.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 24/20/10 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 8/24/18 | 16.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 44 | 22/13/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 20/11/3 | 58.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Nigel D Short | 2,683 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | C72 |
| Dec 1994 | Boris Gelfand | 2,680 | Olympiad-31 | B23 |
| Oct 2011 | Ilia Smirin | 2,678 | Barcelona Casino | E99 |
| Jun 2006 | Oleg Korneev | 2,671 | 8th Salou Open | B44 |
| Feb 2005 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,657 | Gibraltar Masters | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN | 2004 | 78 | 57.5 | 2,536 |
| chT-POR | 2019 | 72 | 47 | 2,511 |
| Canadian Open | 2004 | 60 | 45 | 2,581 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 56 | 42 | 2,532 |
| Quebec Open | 1984 | 38 | 28.5 | 2,508 |
| chT-ESP | 1998 | 33 | 22 | 2,660 |
| Montreal Open | 1996 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,494 |
| New York Open | 1998 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,549 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jean Hebert (43 games) · Daniel H. Campora (25 games) · Luis Galego (25 games) · Artur Jussupow (16 games) · Oleg Korneev (14 games) · Bogdan Lalic (13 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (12 games) · Alexandre Lesiege (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Spraggett's chess games?
2,829 games by Kevin Spraggett, from Apr 2003 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 Spraggett has played.
What does Kevin Spraggett play on the first move as White?
Across 1,430 games with White in our database, Kevin Spraggett opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Spraggett answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kevin Spraggett play as White?
As White, Kevin Spraggett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (123 games, 56.9% win rate); English Opening (114 games, 59.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (98 games, 58.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Spraggett play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Spraggett most often plays: Sicilian (254 games, 44.1% win rate); Indian Defense (114 games, 36.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (79 games, 35.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,399 games.
What is Kevin Spraggett's FIDE rating?
Kevin Spraggett is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,633 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Kevin Spraggett played?
Our database contains 2,829 games by Kevin Spraggett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,372 wins, 1,062 draws, 393 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Spraggett?
2,829 games by Kevin Spraggett 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.