Prepare against Tim R Spanton
United Kingdom · World #28,136 classical · FIDE ID 404802
When preparing against Tim R Spanton, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,200 games by Tim R Spanton, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim R Spanton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim R Spanton 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 | 1,997 | 2,075 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,200 | 376 | 302 | 522 | 31.3% |
| As White | 588 | 193 | 152 | 243 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 612 | 183 | 150 | 279 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim R Spanton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim R Spanton's side.
First moves as White (588 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 345 | 58.7% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 118 | 20.1% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 81 | 13.8% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.1% | 47.2% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 2.9% | 58.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spanton usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Spanton usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Spanton usually continues d4 (42.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Spanton usually continues g3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Spanton usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Spanton usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 130 | 47.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 123 | 44.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 22 | 8.0% | 38.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 176 | 87.1% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 11.9% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Tim R Spanton's chess games
All 1,200 games by Tim R Spanton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 376 wins, 302 draws, 522 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 44 | 17/8/19 | 38.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 44 | 10/12/22 | 22.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 12/7/16 | 34.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 30 | 10/6/14 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 70 | 25/15/30 | 35.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 43 | 15/8/20 | 34.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41 | 9/12/20 | 22.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 41 | 13/10/18 | 31.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 38 | 7/8/23 | 18.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,397 | 11th Trebic Highlands Open | A39 |
| Dec 2005 | Petr Marusenko | 2,342 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | B51 |
| Jan 2011 | Espen Forsaa | 2,306 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | B35 |
| Jul 2000 | Dave J Ledger | 2,302 | Bergen Sommer Open | C48 |
| Feb 2011 | Anthony J Stebbings | 2,285 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 43 | 20 | 2,035 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 28 | 10.5 | 1,962 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 25 | 10 | 1,942 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1997 | 22 | 8 | 2,175 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim R Spanton's chess games?
1,200 games by Tim R Spanton, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 R Spanton has played.
What does Tim R Spanton play on the first move as White?
Across 588 games with White in our database, Tim R Spanton opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim R Spanton answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tim R Spanton play as White?
As White, Tim R Spanton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 588 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim R Spanton play as Black?
As Black, Tim R Spanton most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (70 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (41 games, 22.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 612 games.
What is Tim R Spanton's FIDE rating?
Tim R Spanton is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Tim R Spanton played?
Our database contains 1,200 games by Tim R Spanton, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 376 wins, 302 draws, 522 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim R Spanton?
1,200 games by Tim R Spanton 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.