Prepare against Zak Tomlinson
United Kingdom · World #60,960 classical · FIDE ID 481602
When preparing against Zak Tomlinson, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Zak Tomlinson, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zak Tomlinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zak Tomlinson 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 | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 42.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zak Tomlinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zak Tomlinson's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Tomlinson usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Tomlinson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tomlinson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Tomlinson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Zak Tomlinson's chess games
All 52 games by Zak Tomlinson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Lewis A Turner | 1,986 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Manpreet Sangha | 1,976 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C24 |
| Jul 2022 | Simeon Bott | 1,963 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C99 |
| Apr 2020 | George Kolbusz | 1,892 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D79 |
| Apr 2019 | Michael Dunkley | 1,777 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,901 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,691 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,485 |
| chT-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online Playoffs | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zak Tomlinson's chess games?
52 games by Zak Tomlinson, from May 2019 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 Zak Tomlinson has played.
What does Zak Tomlinson play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Zak Tomlinson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zak Tomlinson answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zak Tomlinson play as White?
As White, Zak Tomlinson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zak Tomlinson play as Black?
As Black, Zak Tomlinson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zak Tomlinson's FIDE rating?
Zak Tomlinson is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zak Tomlinson played?
Our database contains 52 games by Zak Tomlinson, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zak Tomlinson?
52 games by Zak Tomlinson 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.