Prepare against Tim Shvarts
United States · World #18,411 classical · FIDE ID 39927830
When preparing against Tim Shvarts, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Tim Shvarts, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim Shvarts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Shvarts 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 | 2,072 | 2,079 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,140 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 51.6% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Shvarts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Shvarts's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shvarts usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shvarts usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tim Shvarts's chess games
All 31 games by Tim Shvarts in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| ? | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aditeya Das | 2,298 | Marshall Masters 2026 | Jul | C95 |
| Sep 2026 | Elliott Goodrich | 2,138 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | September | A40 |
| Apr 2026 | Marcus Farzaneh-Far | 2,050 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | E11 |
| Apr 2026 | Aiden Linyuan Li | 2,032 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | C95 |
| Apr 2026 | Isaac Hart Statz | 1,978 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | September | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| Marshall June FIDE U2400 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,825 |
| Marshall February Under 2400 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Marshall Morning Masters 2.7.26 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,029 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| Marshall Sept Premier | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Shvarts's chess games?
31 games by Tim Shvarts, from Sep 2023 to Sep 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 Shvarts has played.
What does Tim Shvarts play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Tim Shvarts opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Shvarts answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim Shvarts play as White?
As White, Tim Shvarts's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Shvarts play as Black?
As Black, Tim Shvarts most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Tim Shvarts's FIDE rating?
Tim Shvarts is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (May 2026).
How many games has Tim Shvarts played?
Our database contains 31 games by Tim Shvarts, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Shvarts?
31 games by Tim Shvarts 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.