Prepare against Tim Valentine
United Kingdom · World #113,115 classical · FIDE ID 458538
When preparing against Tim Valentine, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Tim Valentine, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim Valentine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Valentine 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 | 1,692 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,627 | 1,719 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,659 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 23 | 7 | 18 | 47.9% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Valentine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Valentine's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Valentine usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Valentine usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Valentine usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Valentine usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valentine usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Tim Valentine's chess games
All 48 games by Tim Valentine in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | John Reed | 1,938 | 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | C68 |
| Nov 2020 | Ben Kennedy | 1,870 | 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | A25 |
| Jul 2020 | Max Parkhouse | 1,832 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | C14 |
| Jul 2020 | Brendan Cooney | 1,818 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | C13 |
| Dec 2018 | Raghu Kamath | 1,787 | 10th London Classic U1825 Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,651 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,515 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,589 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Valentine's chess games?
48 games by Tim Valentine, from Apr 2017 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 Valentine has played.
What does Tim Valentine play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Tim Valentine opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Valentine answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tim Valentine play as White?
As White, Tim Valentine's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Valentine play as Black?
As Black, Tim Valentine most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tim Valentine's FIDE rating?
Tim Valentine is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,627 in rapid and 1,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,699 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tim Valentine played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tim Valentine, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Valentine?
48 games by Tim Valentine 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.