Prepare against Tim D Harding
CM · Ireland · World #27,044 classical · FIDE ID 2500256
Our database contains 195 games by Tim D Harding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim D Harding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim D Harding 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 | 2,004 | 2,225 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,997 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,994 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 58 | 68 | 69 | 29.7% |
| As White | 104 | 29 | 42 | 33 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim D Harding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim D Harding's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 40.4% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 38 | 36.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 16.3% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Harding usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Harding usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Harding usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Harding usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Harding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Harding usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 44.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 25.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 76.0% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Tim D Harding's chess games
All 195 games by Tim D Harding in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 68 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1983 | Norbert Stull | 2,250 | Paris Open | B02 |
| Nov 1984 | David Gollogly | 2,240 | Olympiad-26 | B23 |
| Nov 2016 | Georg Haubt | 2,205 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Nitish Arun | 2,175 | The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | ? |
| Jul 2016 | Wolfgang Haase | 2,144 | WchT Seniors 65 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 34 | 15.5 | 2,018 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,102 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,020 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,004 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| Paris Open | 1983 | 9 | 3 | 2,207 |
| Telecom Open | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim D Harding's chess games?
195 games by Tim D Harding, from Apr 2003 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 Tim D Harding has played.
What does Tim D Harding play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Tim D Harding opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim D Harding answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Tim D Harding play as White?
As White, Tim D Harding's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim D Harding play as Black?
As Black, Tim D Harding most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Tim D Harding's FIDE rating?
Tim D Harding is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tim D Harding played?
Our database contains 195 games by Tim D Harding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 68 draws, 69 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim D Harding?
195 games by Tim D Harding 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.