Prepare against Theodore Slade
United Kingdom · World #14,411 classical · FIDE ID 426547
Our database contains 1,031 games by Theodore Slade, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodore Slade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodore Slade 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 | 2,111 | 2,178 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,031 | 351 | 169 | 511 | 34.0% |
| As White | 532 | 209 | 87 | 236 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 499 | 142 | 82 | 275 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodore Slade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodore Slade's side.
First moves as White (532 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 412 | 77.4% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 14.5% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 36 | 6.8% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.1% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Slade usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Slade usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Slade usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 55.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Slade usually continues e3 (60.3% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Slade usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Slade usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 187 | 85.4% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 27 | 12.3% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 93 | 54.1% | 37.6% |
| Nf6 | 67 | 39.0% | 29.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.4% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Theodore Slade's chess games
All 1,031 games by Theodore Slade in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 351 wins, 169 draws, 511 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 147 | 57/14/76 | 38.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 55 | 28/8/19 | 50.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 61 | 17/9/35 | 27.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 44 | 14/5/25 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 3/2/15 | 15.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Aug 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,600 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A21 |
| Sep 2024 | Anton Demchenko | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| May 2020 | Mieczyslaw Mieszke | 2,571 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Nov 2023 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,543 | Titled Tue Early | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 715 | 307 | 2,200 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,285 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,202 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM-C | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
| 13th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 48th Continental Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodore Slade's chess games?
1,031 games by Theodore Slade, from Jul 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 Theodore Slade has played.
What does Theodore Slade play on the first move as White?
Across 532 games with White in our database, Theodore Slade opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodore Slade answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Theodore Slade play as White?
As White, Theodore Slade's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (147 games, 38.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 532 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodore Slade play as Black?
As Black, Theodore Slade most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (61 games, 27.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 44.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Theodore Slade's FIDE rating?
Theodore Slade is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Theodore Slade played?
Our database contains 1,031 games by Theodore Slade, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 169 draws, 511 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodore Slade?
1,031 games by Theodore Slade 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.