Prepare against Timothy J Chapman
United Kingdom · World #99,128 classical · FIDE ID 470112
When preparing against Timothy J Chapman, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 38 games by Timothy J Chapman, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy J Chapman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy J Chapman 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 | 1,732 | 1,778 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 21.1% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy J Chapman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy J Chapman's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chapman usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chapman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Chapman usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chapman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chapman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chapman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Timothy J Chapman's chess games
All 38 games by Timothy J Chapman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | J Arnold Lutton | 1,940 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C29 |
| Dec 2005 | Antony J Wright | 1,920 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C02 |
| May 2006 | Samuel Lazarus | 1,745 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Jan 2024 | Alessandro Tringali | 1,616 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D30 |
| Feb 2007 | L. Sant Maria | 1,420 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,648 |
| 2nd ch-NATO | 1990 | 7 | 2 | – |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,753 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,571 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,693 |
| West of England Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy J Chapman's chess games?
38 games by Timothy J Chapman, from Mar 2024 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 J Chapman has played.
What does Timothy J Chapman play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Timothy J Chapman opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy J Chapman answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Timothy J Chapman play as White?
As White, Timothy J Chapman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy J Chapman play as Black?
As Black, Timothy J Chapman most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Timothy J Chapman's FIDE rating?
Timothy J Chapman is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Timothy J Chapman played?
Our database contains 38 games by Timothy J Chapman, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy J Chapman?
38 games by Timothy J Chapman 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.