Prepare against Rory Curtis
Canada · World #93,617 classical · FIDE ID 2663325
When preparing against Rory Curtis, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%).
Our database contains 117 games by Rory Curtis, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rory Curtis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rory Curtis 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 | 1,748 | 1,785 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 46 | 15 | 56 | 39.3% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 7 | 30 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rory Curtis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rory Curtis's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 80.3% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.2% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Curtis usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Curtis usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Curtis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Curtis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Curtis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Curtis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 50.0% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 73.7% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
Rory Curtis's chess games
All 117 games by Rory Curtis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 46 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D67 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Jim Lauritson | 1,948 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | A85 |
| Feb 2002 | Andy Kohalmi | 1,911 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B32 |
| Sep 2007 | Sam Cleto | 1,900 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | A05 |
| Jun 2002 | Trevor Vincent | 1,838 | Winnipeg Open | D91 |
| May 2001 | Harley Greenberg | 1,716 | Winnipeg TNT May Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2007 | 25 | 10 | 1,759 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2007 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,586 |
| Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,698 |
| Winnipeg Thanksgiving Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,509 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial-B U2000 | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Winnipeg Summer Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,961 |
| Winnipeg Spring Open | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 1,345 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rory Curtis's chess games?
117 games by Rory Curtis, from Jul 2024 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 Rory Curtis has played.
What does Rory Curtis play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Rory Curtis opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rory Curtis answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Rory Curtis play as White?
As White, Rory Curtis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rory Curtis play as Black?
As Black, Rory Curtis most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Rory Curtis's FIDE rating?
Rory Curtis is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rory Curtis played?
Our database contains 117 games by Rory Curtis, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 15 draws, 56 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rory Curtis?
117 games by Rory Curtis 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.