Prepare against Timothy P Seymour
United Kingdom · World #19,967 classical · FIDE ID 412112
Our database contains 397 games by Timothy P Seymour, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy P Seymour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy P Seymour 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 | 2,057 | 2,134 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,082 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 147 | 118 | 132 | 37.0% |
| As White | 200 | 84 | 56 | 60 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 197 | 63 | 62 | 72 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy P Seymour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy P Seymour's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 44.0% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 30.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 15.5% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 8.0% | 53.1% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Seymour usually continues c3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Seymour usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Seymour usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Seymour usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Seymour usually continues e3 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Seymour usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 55.4% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 9.8% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 45.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.5% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 13 | 19.1% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.8% | 58.3% |
Timothy P Seymour's chess games
All 397 games by Timothy P Seymour in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 147 wins, 118 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 42 | 25/7/10 | 59.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Axel Smith | 2,480 | London Classic Open | C70 |
| Apr 2020 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,384 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A17 |
| May 2020 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,347 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E54 |
| Dec 2011 | Jack Rudd | 2,290 | London Classic Open | C03 |
| Dec 2012 | Nicholas Croad | 2,282 | 4th London Classic Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 35 | 16 | 2,136 |
| Coulsdon Xmas B | 2008 | 17 | 11 | 2,132 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 14th Specsavers YM | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,185 |
| East Devon Open | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy P Seymour's chess games?
397 games by Timothy P Seymour, from Oct 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 P Seymour has played.
What does Timothy P Seymour play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Timothy P Seymour opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy P Seymour answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Timothy P Seymour play as White?
As White, Timothy P Seymour's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 59.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy P Seymour play as Black?
As Black, Timothy P Seymour most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Timothy P Seymour's FIDE rating?
Timothy P Seymour is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Timothy P Seymour played?
Our database contains 397 games by Timothy P Seymour, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 118 draws, 132 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy P Seymour?
397 games by Timothy P Seymour 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.