Prepare against Timothy Foster
United Kingdom · World #39,497 classical · FIDE ID 423769
When preparing against Timothy Foster, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Timothy Foster, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Foster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Foster 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 | 1,937 | 1,979 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 56 | 55 | 70 | 30.9% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Foster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Foster's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 73.1% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Foster usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Foster usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Foster usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Foster usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Foster usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 90.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Timothy Foster's chess games
All 181 games by Timothy Foster in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 56 wins, 55 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Philip J Crocker | 2,216 | ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | A34 |
| Oct 2017 | Stephen G Peters | 2,050 | Witney Open | E17 |
| Jul 2019 | Aaravamudhan Balaji | 2,034 | 106th ch-GBR Major | E94 |
| Aug 2016 | Mark A Talbot | 2,027 | 103rd ch-GBR Major | D76 |
| Jul 2015 | Greg T Eagleton | 1,994 | ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,008 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,723 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Foster's chess games?
181 games by Timothy Foster, from Sep 2011 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 Timothy Foster has played.
What does Timothy Foster play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Timothy Foster opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Foster answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timothy Foster play as White?
As White, Timothy Foster's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Foster play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Foster most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Timothy Foster's FIDE rating?
Timothy Foster is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Timothy Foster played?
Our database contains 181 games by Timothy Foster, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 55 draws, 70 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Foster?
181 games by Timothy Foster 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.