Prepare against Timothy F. Binham
IM · Finland · World #7,586 classical · FIDE ID 500151
When preparing against Timothy F. Binham, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Timothy F. Binham, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timothy F. Binham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy F. Binham 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 | 2,213 | 2,345 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,281 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 115 | 139 | 130 | 29.9% |
| As White | 174 | 66 | 55 | 53 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 210 | 49 | 84 | 77 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy F. Binham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy F. Binham's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 78.7% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 13.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.2% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Binham usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Binham usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Binham usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Binham usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Binham usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Binham usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 47.7% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 23.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 10.5% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 57.4% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 19.1% | 38.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
Timothy F. Binham's chess games
All 384 games by Timothy F. Binham in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 115 wins, 139 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1982 | Leif Ogaard | 2,485 | Jarvenpaa | B30 |
| Jan 1982 | Ivan Farago | 2,485 | Jarvenpaa | A57 |
| Mar 1983 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,470 | Helsinki Shakkiklubi | A43 |
| Oct 2022 | Jakob Meister | 2,441 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | C63 |
| Jan 1992 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,415 | Kuopio Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,371 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,199 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,382 |
| Helsinki Helsingin Sanomat | 1981 | 11 | 3 | 2,276 |
| Helsinki | 1986 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,209 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1978 | 11 | 5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy F. Binham's chess games?
384 games by Timothy F. Binham, from Apr 2003 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 Timothy F. Binham has played.
What does Timothy F. Binham play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Timothy F. Binham opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy F. Binham answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Timothy F. Binham play as White?
As White, Timothy F. Binham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy F. Binham play as Black?
As Black, Timothy F. Binham most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Timothy F. Binham's FIDE rating?
Timothy F. Binham is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Timothy F. Binham played?
Our database contains 384 games by Timothy F. Binham, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 139 draws, 130 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy F. Binham?
384 games by Timothy F. Binham 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.