Prepare against Tim Pearce
Australia · World #80,586 classical · FIDE ID 3217833
When preparing against Tim Pearce, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 59 games by Tim Pearce, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Pearce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Pearce 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 | 1,787 | 1,827 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,796 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 28 | 5 | 26 | 47.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 62.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Pearce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Pearce's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pearce usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pearce usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pearce usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pearce usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Pearce usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Tim Pearce's chess games
All 59 games by Tim Pearce in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nikodem Mrozowski | 1,984 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Wilbur Hong | 1,960 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | E20 |
| Apr 2026 | Joshua Culbert | 1,956 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | B15 |
| Apr 2025 | Christian Benavente | 1,938 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Brian J Butler | 1,927 | ch-ACT | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2017 | 23 | 14.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,320 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Canberra Sunday Summer | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,303 |
| 2026 ACT Chess Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| 2026 ANU Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Pearce's chess games?
59 games by Tim Pearce, from Jul 2014 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 Pearce has played.
What does Tim Pearce play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tim Pearce opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Pearce answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tim Pearce play as White?
As White, Tim Pearce's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Pearce play as Black?
As Black, Tim Pearce most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Tim Pearce's FIDE rating?
Tim Pearce is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Tim Pearce played?
Our database contains 59 games by Tim Pearce, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Pearce?
59 games by Tim Pearce 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.