Prepare against Timothy Hamilton
United States · World #67,395 classical · FIDE ID 2015501
When preparing against Timothy Hamilton, expect 1.Nc3 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 209 games by Timothy Hamilton, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Hamilton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Hamilton 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 | 1,830 | 2,064 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 106 | 15 | 88 | 50.7% |
| As White | 109 | 55 | 6 | 48 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 51 | 9 | 40 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Hamilton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Hamilton's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 107 | 98.2% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hamilton usually continues e4 (55.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hamilton usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Hamilton usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hamilton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 53 | 96.4% | 62.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 24 | 88.9% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Timothy Hamilton's chess games
All 209 games by Timothy Hamilton in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Jul 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: 106 wins, 15 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 80 | 45/3/32 | 56.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 27 | 17/2/8 | 63.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Francisco Javier Ochoa De Echaguen | 2,435 | World Open 27th | A45 |
| Jun 1999 | Joseph Fang | 2,366 | World Open 27th | A00 |
| Jan 1997 | John C Meyer | 2,345 | Washington Eastern Open | D07 |
| Jan 1997 | John Curdo | 2,285 | Washington Eastern Open | A00 |
| Mar 2003 | Carlos Eloy Carbonell Bofill | 2,278 | Internet Section 14-B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 29 | 22 | 2,518 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,172 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Internet Section 18-B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,439 |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Hamilton's chess games?
209 games by Timothy Hamilton, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 Hamilton has played.
What does Timothy Hamilton play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Timothy Hamilton opens with 1.Nc3 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Hamilton answers 1...Nc6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Timothy Hamilton play as White?
As White, Timothy Hamilton's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (80 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Hamilton play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Hamilton most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Timothy Hamilton's FIDE rating?
Timothy Hamilton is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Timothy Hamilton played?
Our database contains 209 games by Timothy Hamilton, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 15 draws, 88 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Hamilton?
209 games by Timothy Hamilton 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.