Prepare against Tim Elgar
United Kingdom · World #9,397 classical · FIDE ID 343413285
Our database contains 57 games by Tim Elgar, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Elgar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Elgar 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 | 2,180 | 2,188 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,862 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,064 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 47.4% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Elgar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Elgar's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 87.1% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 63.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Elgar usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Elgar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Elgar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Elgar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Elgar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tim Elgar's chess games
All 57 games by Tim Elgar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,365 | Wightlink Int Masters | A28 |
| Jul 2026 | Keinanen,Anastasia | 2,259 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | A07 |
| Jan 2025 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 2,218 | 32nd 4NCL Congress | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Martyn Hamer | 2,070 | 49th Blackpool Conference | A48 |
| Jan 2026 | Shabir Okhai | 2,070 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 49th Blackpool Conference | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,020 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| 34th Heart of Finland Op | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Elgar's chess games?
57 games by Tim Elgar, from Oct 2022 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 Elgar has played.
What does Tim Elgar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Tim Elgar opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Elgar answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim Elgar play as White?
As White, Tim Elgar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Elgar play as Black?
As Black, Tim Elgar most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Tim Elgar's FIDE rating?
Tim Elgar is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tim Elgar played?
Our database contains 57 games by Tim Elgar, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Elgar?
57 games by Tim Elgar 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.