Prepare against Tim Kett
FM · United Kingdom · World #15,803 classical · FIDE ID 1801210
When preparing against Tim Kett, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 27.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 1,331 games by Tim Kett, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Kett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Kett 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 | 2,097 | 2,272 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,231 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,223 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,331 | 506 | 287 | 538 | 38.0% |
| As White | 684 | 272 | 143 | 269 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 647 | 234 | 144 | 269 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Kett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Kett's side.
First moves as White (684 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 581 | 84.9% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 70 | 10.2% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.6% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kett usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kett usually continues f4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kett usually continues d4 (47.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kett usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kett usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kett usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 270 | 88.5% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 44.0% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 79 | 38.2% | 41.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 8.7% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 16 | 7.7% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Tim Kett's chess games
All 1,331 games by Tim Kett in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 506 wins, 287 draws, 538 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 77 | 27/16/34 | 35.1% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 56 | 25/9/22 | 44.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 20/5/23 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 12/3/15 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 10/3/16 | 34.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 16/4/7 | 59.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 47 | 13/11/23 | 27.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 14/12/14 | 35.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 15/7/16 | 39.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/3/16 | 32.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A81 |
| Jul 2018 | Venkataraman Karthik | 2,514 | 41st Ghent Eastman Open | B66 |
| Mar 2022 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Francesco Sonis | 2,477 | Titled Tue | B87 |
| May 2021 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,461 | Titled Tue | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 441 | 142.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 49 | 31.5 | 2,256 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,049 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 13 | 11 | 2,191 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,326 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thomas Brown (13 games) · Alan Young (10 games) · Lee Davis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Kett's chess games?
1,331 games by Tim Kett, from Jul 2003 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 Tim Kett has played.
What does Tim Kett play on the first move as White?
Across 684 games with White in our database, Tim Kett opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Kett answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tim Kett play as White?
As White, Tim Kett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 35.1% win rate); King's Gambit (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 684 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Kett play as Black?
As Black, Tim Kett most often plays: Italian Game (47 games, 27.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 647 games.
What is Tim Kett's FIDE rating?
Tim Kett is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Tim Kett played?
Our database contains 1,331 games by Tim Kett, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 506 wins, 287 draws, 538 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Kett?
1,331 games by Tim Kett 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.