Prepare against Tim M Turner
United Kingdom · World #71,867 classical · FIDE ID 416428
When preparing against Tim M Turner, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Tim M Turner, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim M Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim M Turner 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 | 1,815 | 1,860 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,869 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,986 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 22.0% |
| As White | 32 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 15.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim M Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim M Turner's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Turner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Tim M Turner's chess games
All 59 games by Tim M Turner in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Anita Somton | 1,843 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Julie Wilson | 1,826 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | A65 |
| Sep 2020 | David Flynn | 1,815 | chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | D78 |
| Apr 2018 | Richard L Bowman | 1,802 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | A01 |
| Aug 2017 | Dustin Bowcott | 1,750 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,811 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,706 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,618 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 161 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,747 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim M Turner's chess games?
59 games by Tim M Turner, from Nov 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 Tim M Turner has played.
What does Tim M Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Tim M Turner opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim M Turner answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim M Turner play as White?
As White, Tim M Turner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim M Turner play as Black?
As Black, Tim M Turner most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tim M Turner's FIDE rating?
Tim M Turner is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Tim M Turner played?
Our database contains 59 games by Tim M Turner, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim M Turner?
59 games by Tim M Turner 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.