Prepare against Timothy Mifsud
CM · Malta · World #15,240 classical · FIDE ID 5600111
Our database contains 178 games by Timothy Mifsud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Mifsud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Mifsud 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 | 2,103 | 2,250 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 65 | 47 | 66 | 36.5% |
| As White | 94 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 30 | 20 | 34 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Mifsud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Mifsud's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 89.4% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.6% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mifsud usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 96.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Timothy Mifsud's chess games
All 178 games by Timothy Mifsud 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: 65 wins, 47 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1997 | Attila Schneider | 2,405 | Budapest FS08 IM | D23 |
| Mar 2023 | Bogdan Lalic | 2,374 | Budapest FS03 IM | C12 |
| Sep 1996 | Essam El Gindy | 2,355 | Olympiad-32 | D45 |
| Sep 1996 | Eduardo Peralta | 2,350 | Olympiad-32 | C14 |
| Jun 2022 | Tibor Bodi | 2,333 | Budapest FS06 IM | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 14 | 7 | 2,270 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 5 | 2,248 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-MLT | 1996 | 12 | 11.5 | 2,589 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Mifsud's chess games?
178 games by Timothy Mifsud, 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 Mifsud has played.
What does Timothy Mifsud play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Timothy Mifsud opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Mifsud answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Timothy Mifsud play as White?
As White, Timothy Mifsud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Mifsud play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Mifsud most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Timothy Mifsud's FIDE rating?
Timothy Mifsud is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Timothy Mifsud played?
Our database contains 178 games by Timothy Mifsud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 47 draws, 66 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Mifsud?
178 games by Timothy Mifsud 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.