Prepare against Layla Timergazi
WIM · New Zealand · World #38,950 classical · FIDE ID 4303733
Our database contains 357 games by Layla Timergazi, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Layla Timergazi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Layla Timergazi 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 | 1,940 | 2,073 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,989 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,932 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 169 | 62 | 126 | 47.3% |
| As White | 175 | 90 | 28 | 57 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 182 | 79 | 34 | 69 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Layla Timergazi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Layla Timergazi's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 86.9% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 12.6% | 63.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues c4 (79.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Timergazi usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 85 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 50.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 42.4% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
Layla Timergazi's chess games
All 357 games by Layla Timergazi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 169 wins, 62 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 20/2/3 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Scott Wastney | 2,448 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | B18 |
| Feb 2016 | Nicholas Croad | 2,406 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | E90 |
| Nov 2016 | Russell John Dive | 2,302 | Wellington CC-chA | E20 |
| Jul 2016 | M K A Russell | 2,214 | Hamilton Waikato Open | E98 |
| May 2016 | Benjamin Thomas | 2,203 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 48 | 25.5 | 1,893 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 38 | 25 | 2,042 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2016 | 25 | 10 | 2,022 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 23 | 15 | 1,971 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2014 | 20 | 13 | 1,917 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 1,929 |
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anthony F Ker (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Layla Timergazi's chess games?
357 games by Layla Timergazi, from Aug 2012 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 Layla Timergazi has played.
What does Layla Timergazi play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Layla Timergazi opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Layla Timergazi answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Layla Timergazi play as White?
As White, Layla Timergazi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Layla Timergazi play as Black?
As Black, Layla Timergazi most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Layla Timergazi's FIDE rating?
Layla Timergazi is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Layla Timergazi played?
Our database contains 357 games by Layla Timergazi, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 62 draws, 126 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Layla Timergazi?
357 games by Layla Timergazi 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.