Prepare against Timothy M Jones
United Kingdom · World #109,229 classical · FIDE ID 469262
When preparing against Timothy M Jones, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 49 games by Timothy M Jones, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy M Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy M Jones 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 | 1,703 | 1,828 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,768 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 40.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy M Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy M Jones's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Jones usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Timothy M Jones's chess games
All 49 games by Timothy M Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Gary W Trudeau | 1,842 | 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | B98 |
| Apr 2019 | Mark Szymanski | 1,823 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | D00 |
| May 2021 | Jamie Morgan | 1,779 | 8th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | B06 |
| May 2021 | Paul A Spencer | 1,671 | 8th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | E43 |
| Nov 2022 | Dale Westcott | 1,635 | Hampshire-chB | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,806 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U1700 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,715 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 8th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy M Jones's chess games?
49 games by Timothy M Jones, from Jun 2018 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 M Jones has played.
What does Timothy M Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Timothy M Jones opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy M Jones answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Timothy M Jones play as White?
As White, Timothy M Jones's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy M Jones play as Black?
As Black, Timothy M Jones most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Timothy M Jones's FIDE rating?
Timothy M Jones is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Timothy M Jones played?
Our database contains 49 games by Timothy M Jones, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy M Jones?
49 games by Timothy M Jones 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.