Prepare against Timothy Moroney
United States · World #40,046 classical · FIDE ID 2035359
When preparing against Timothy Moroney, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 94 games by Timothy Moroney, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Moroney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Moroney 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 | 1,935 | 2,069 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 43 | 19 | 32 | 45.7% |
| As White | 50 | 27 | 7 | 16 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Moroney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Moroney's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 92.0% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Moroney usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Moroney usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Moroney usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 12.5% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Moroney usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Moroney usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Moroney usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Timothy Moroney's chess games
All 94 games by Timothy Moroney in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,478 | Charlotte CCCSA Open 02 | B00 |
| Feb 2021 | Oscar Gerardo Sanchez Enriquez | 2,342 | Charlotte CCCSA Open 02 | B31 |
| May 2015 | Nick Raptis | 2,335 | Washington Open | A57 |
| Jan 2018 | Howard Wu | 2,213 | British Columbia-Washington m-A | B31 |
| Feb 2017 | David Arganian | 1,985 | chC-Washington State | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Washington State | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,054 |
| ch-Washington State B | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| Kalamazoo Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,457 |
| Lansing Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,565 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Open 02 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Warren Bottom-Half U1900 Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Auburn Hills Open | 2003 | 5 | 4 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Moroney's chess games?
94 games by Timothy Moroney, from Oct 2008 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 Moroney has played.
What does Timothy Moroney play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Timothy Moroney opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Moroney answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Timothy Moroney play as White?
As White, Timothy Moroney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Moroney play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Moroney most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Timothy Moroney's FIDE rating?
Timothy Moroney is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Timothy Moroney played?
Our database contains 94 games by Timothy Moroney, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Moroney?
94 games by Timothy Moroney 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.