Prepare against Kevin Winter
United Kingdom · World #102,341 classical · FIDE ID 421960
When preparing against Kevin Winter, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 12.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Kevin Winter, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Winter 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 | 1,722 | 1,918 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,837 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 58 | 116 | 114 | 20.1% |
| As White | 147 | 35 | 56 | 56 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 141 | 23 | 60 | 58 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Winter's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 84.4% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 12.9% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Winter usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 71.2% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 28.3% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.6% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Kevin Winter's chess games
All 288 games by Kevin Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 58 wins, 116 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 3/13/8 | 12.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 39 | 11/15/13 | 28.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Rotimi Ajele | 2,188 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | C55 |
| Oct 2015 | Brian W R Hewson | 2,059 | Douglas PokerStars Open | A48 |
| Jan 2020 | Barry Hymer | 2,035 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Jan 2017 | Kenneth Odeh | 1,969 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Maurice E Lawson | 1,953 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,665 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,890 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,783 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,655 |
| Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Winter's chess games?
288 games by Kevin Winter, from Nov 2010 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 Winter has played.
What does Kevin Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Kevin Winter opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Winter answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Kevin Winter play as White?
As White, Kevin Winter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Winter play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Winter most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Kevin Winter's FIDE rating?
Kevin Winter is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (May 2011).
How many games has Kevin Winter played?
Our database contains 288 games by Kevin Winter, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 116 draws, 114 losses (20.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Winter?
288 games by Kevin Winter 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.