Prepare against Noah Kim
Canada · World #19,305 classical · FIDE ID 2642298
When preparing against Noah Kim, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 50.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Noah Kim, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Noah Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noah Kim 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 | 2,063 | 2,093 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 78 | 17 | 65 | 48.8% |
| As White | 77 | 39 | 10 | 28 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 39 | 7 | 37 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noah Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noah Kim's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 59.7% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 32.5% | 68.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kim usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kim usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Noah Kim's chess games
All 160 games by Noah Kim in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 78 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| Apr 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | C67 |
| Apr 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,552 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Apr 2024 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,524 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Feb 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,511 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 143 | 79.5 | 2,277 |
| Hart House Crown | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,938 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noah Kim's chess games?
160 games by Noah Kim, from May 2022 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 Noah Kim has played.
What does Noah Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Noah Kim opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noah Kim answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Noah Kim play as White?
As White, Noah Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noah Kim play as Black?
As Black, Noah Kim most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Noah Kim's FIDE rating?
Noah Kim is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Noah Kim played?
Our database contains 160 games by Noah Kim, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noah Kim?
160 games by Noah Kim 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.