Prepare against Troy Cavanah
United States · World #13,540 classical · FIDE ID 30949670
Our database contains 60 games by Troy Cavanah, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Troy Cavanah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Troy Cavanah 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 | 2,122 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,965 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 12 | 6 | 42 | 20.0% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Troy Cavanah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Troy Cavanah's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 24.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 24.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cavanah usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Troy Cavanah's chess games
All 60 games by Troy Cavanah in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Mobina Alinasab | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
| Aug 2025 | Velpula Sarayu | 2,287 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B96 |
| Aug 2025 | V Tasic | 2,208 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A00 |
| Mar 2022 | Kelvin Antonio Sanchez Alvares | 2,194 | Titled Tue Late | B55 |
| Apr 2025 | Nikita Filindash | 2,160 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 27 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,949 |
| 31st Chicago Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,811 |
| ch-USA High School K12 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,920 |
| Carolinas Classic | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Troy Cavanah's chess games?
60 games by Troy Cavanah, from Jul 2018 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 Troy Cavanah has played.
What does Troy Cavanah play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Troy Cavanah opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Troy Cavanah answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Troy Cavanah play as White?
As White, Troy Cavanah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Troy Cavanah play as Black?
As Black, Troy Cavanah most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Troy Cavanah's FIDE rating?
Troy Cavanah is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Troy Cavanah played?
Our database contains 60 games by Troy Cavanah, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Troy Cavanah?
60 games by Troy Cavanah 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.