Prepare against Timothy J Woods
United Kingdom · World #130,183 classical · FIDE ID 413070
When preparing against Timothy J Woods, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 27.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Timothy J Woods, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy J Woods's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy J Woods 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 | 1,646 | 1,861 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 38 | 72 | 84 | 19.6% |
| As White | 94 | 13 | 42 | 39 | 13.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 25 | 30 | 45 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy J Woods's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy J Woods's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 100.0% | 36.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Woods usually continues Bc4 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Woods usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 97.1% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Timothy J Woods's chess games
All 194 games by Timothy J Woods in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 38 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 13/17/17 | 27.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Matthew Ludbrook | 2,011 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | B06 |
| May 2007 | Tristram C Cole | 1,960 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B07 |
| Oct 2007 | Arthur Hibbitt | 1,950 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Francis Parker | 1,945 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Mar 2007 | Colin Walker | 1,910 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,674 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,546 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,694 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,768 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,573 |
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Where can I find Timothy J Woods's chess games?
194 games by Timothy J Woods, from Jul 2010 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 Woods has played.
What does Timothy J Woods play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Timothy J Woods opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy J Woods answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Timothy J Woods play as White?
As White, Timothy J Woods's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy J Woods play as Black?
As Black, Timothy J Woods most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 27.7% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Rat Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Timothy J Woods's FIDE rating?
Timothy J Woods is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (May 2011).
How many games has Timothy J Woods played?
Our database contains 194 games by Timothy J Woods, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy J Woods?
194 games by Timothy J Woods 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.