Prepare against Abner Farquhar
CM · Antigua & Barbuda · World #70,273 classical · FIDE ID 23800410
When preparing against Abner Farquhar, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 53 games by Abner Farquhar, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Abner Farquhar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abner Farquhar 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 | 1,821 | 1,821 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,736 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 6 | 31 | 30.2% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abner Farquhar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abner Farquhar's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 47.5% |
| c3 | 8 | 26.7% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 27% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …a6 (13% of these games) — Farquhar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Abner Farquhar's chess games
All 53 games by Abner Farquhar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | David Alejandro Cabezas Solano | 2,248 | Olympiad-45 | D36 |
| Oct 2024 | Rachid Schrik | 2,131 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Sep 2026 | ALSEMAIL,MOHAMMED FAHAD M | 1,982 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D50 |
| Dec 2024 | Camilo Corredor Castellanos | 1,974 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Chris Kaituu | 1,890 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 24 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,970 |
| WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Rapid #1 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abner Farquhar's chess games?
53 games by Abner Farquhar, from May 2022 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 Abner Farquhar has played.
What does Abner Farquhar play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Abner Farquhar opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abner Farquhar answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Abner Farquhar play as White?
As White, Abner Farquhar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Saragossa Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abner Farquhar play as Black?
As Black, Abner Farquhar most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Abner Farquhar's FIDE rating?
Abner Farquhar is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Abner Farquhar played?
Our database contains 53 games by Abner Farquhar, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abner Farquhar?
53 games by Abner Farquhar 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.