Prepare against Tom Ward
United States · World #17,652 classical · FIDE ID 2012421
When preparing against Tom Ward, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Tom Ward, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tom Ward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Ward 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 | 2,079 | 2,267 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 75 | 32 | 48 | 48.4% |
| As White | 76 | 38 | 14 | 24 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 37 | 18 | 24 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Ward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Ward's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ward usually continues Bc4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ward usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 94.4% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Tom Ward's chess games
All 155 games by Tom Ward in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 75 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Emory Tate | 2,370 | Chicago Open | B90 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrew Karklins | 2,335 | Mid West Class Open | B90 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Ciaffone | 2,300 | Mid West Class Open | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Josef Friedman | 2,290 | Chicago US Masters | B89 |
| Jan 1998 | Sonny Kamberi | 2,285 | Lansing MI Inv | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 25 | 11 | 2,296 |
| ch-Lansing MI Open | 1989 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,252 |
| Michigan Open | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,294 |
| Detroit | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-Flint MI M/X | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| East Lansing MI Open | 1995 | 7 | 5 | – |
| ch-Detroit MI Open | 1990 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-East Lansing MI Open A | 1991 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,544 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Ward's chess games?
155 games by Tom Ward, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Ward has played.
What does Tom Ward play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Tom Ward opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Ward answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tom Ward play as White?
As White, Tom Ward's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Ward play as Black?
As Black, Tom Ward most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Tom Ward's FIDE rating?
Tom Ward is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Tom Ward played?
Our database contains 155 games by Tom Ward, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Ward?
155 games by Tom Ward 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.