Prepare against Theo Khoury
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,933 classical · FIDE ID 480703
Our database contains 469 games by Theo Khoury, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theo Khoury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Khoury 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 | 2,249 | 2,295 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,199 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 181 | 111 | 177 | 38.6% |
| As White | 235 | 99 | 65 | 71 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 234 | 82 | 46 | 106 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Khoury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Khoury's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Khoury usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Khoury usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Khoury usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 53.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 46.6% | 42.6% |
Theo Khoury's chess games
All 469 games by Theo Khoury in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 181 wins, 111 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 13/10/21 | 29.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,441 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C50 |
| Jun 2025 | Ataberk Eren | 2,423 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B15 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonah B Willow | 2,416 | ch-BCF | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Chow | 2,364 | 4NCL 2025-26 | D35 |
| Jun 2025 | Ritvars Reimanis | 2,355 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 14 | 2,269 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,953 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,273 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,304 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,744 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,495 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Khoury's chess games?
469 games by Theo Khoury, from Mar 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 Theo Khoury has played.
What does Theo Khoury play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Theo Khoury opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Khoury answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Theo Khoury play as White?
As White, Theo Khoury's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Khoury play as Black?
As Black, Theo Khoury most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Theo Khoury's FIDE rating?
Theo Khoury is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Theo Khoury played?
Our database contains 469 games by Theo Khoury, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 111 draws, 177 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Khoury?
469 games by Theo Khoury 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.