Prepare against Tom Shepherd
United Kingdom · World #29,544 classical · FIDE ID 447005
Our database contains 73 games by Tom Shepherd, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Shepherd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Shepherd 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 | 1,988 | 1,989 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,961 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 24.7% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Shepherd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Shepherd's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 78.4% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shepherd usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Tom Shepherd's chess games
All 73 games by Tom Shepherd in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Ewan Wilson | 2,032 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D13 |
| Aug 2019 | Javier Martinez Soriano | 1,992 | Gibraltar U16 Open | E19 |
| Feb 2025 | Olga L Latypova | 1,811 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | A48 |
| Jul 2018 | Reinhard Schmerwitz | 1,764 | ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Simon Donath | 1,761 | Reykjavik Open | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,608 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,862 |
| ch-BCF U13 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,506 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Shepherd's chess games?
73 games by Tom Shepherd, from Sep 2016 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 Tom Shepherd has played.
What does Tom Shepherd play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Tom Shepherd opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Shepherd answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Tom Shepherd play as White?
As White, Tom Shepherd's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Shepherd play as Black?
As Black, Tom Shepherd most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tom Shepherd's FIDE rating?
Tom Shepherd is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tom Shepherd played?
Our database contains 73 games by Tom Shepherd, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Shepherd?
73 games by Tom Shepherd 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.