Prepare against Tim Wheeler
United Kingdom · World #66,131 classical · FIDE ID 343407161
When preparing against Tim Wheeler, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 61 games by Tim Wheeler, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim Wheeler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Wheeler 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 | 1,835 | 1,850 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 29.5% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Wheeler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Wheeler's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 75.0% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.9% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Wheeler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Tim Wheeler's chess games
All 61 games by Tim Wheeler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Matthew Gillings | 1,935 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A31 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter K Tart | 1,903 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | C43 |
| Apr 2022 | Darren H Whitmore | 1,874 | 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Graeme Stephens | 1,856 | 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | C90 |
| Apr 2022 | Gary Hinchcliffe | 1,854 | 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,746 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,812 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Wheeler's chess games?
61 games by Tim Wheeler, from May 2022 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 Wheeler has played.
What does Tim Wheeler play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tim Wheeler opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Wheeler answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tim Wheeler play as White?
As White, Tim Wheeler's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Wheeler play as Black?
As Black, Tim Wheeler most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Tim Wheeler's FIDE rating?
Tim Wheeler is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Tim Wheeler played?
Our database contains 61 games by Tim Wheeler, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Wheeler?
61 games by Tim Wheeler 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.