Prepare against Timothy Headlong
CM · United Kingdom · World #29,186 classical · FIDE ID 404098
Our database contains 202 games by Timothy Headlong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Headlong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Headlong 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 | 1,990 | 2,224 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,132 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,060 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 47 | 117 | 38 | 23.3% |
| As White | 106 | 26 | 63 | 17 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 96 | 21 | 54 | 21 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Headlong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Headlong's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 88 | 83.0% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 17.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Headlong usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Headlong usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Headlong usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Headlong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Headlong usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Headlong usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Timothy Headlong's chess games
All 202 games by Timothy Headlong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 117 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Graham D Lee | 2,367 | 4NCL 2002-03 | A30 |
| Oct 1996 | Michael S Twyble | 2,250 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B27 |
| Oct 1993 | Paul V Griffiths | 2,240 | 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | A17 |
| Nov 1994 | David William Anderton | 2,230 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | A81 |
| Nov 1996 | Paul Wallace | 2,220 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,130 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,149 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,308 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,341 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Headlong's chess games?
202 games by Timothy Headlong, from Apr 2003 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 Headlong has played.
What does Timothy Headlong play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Timothy Headlong opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Headlong answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Timothy Headlong play as White?
As White, Timothy Headlong's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Headlong play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Headlong most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Timothy Headlong's FIDE rating?
Timothy Headlong is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Timothy Headlong played?
Our database contains 202 games by Timothy Headlong, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 117 draws, 38 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Headlong?
202 games by Timothy Headlong 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.