Prepare against Adam Faulkner
United Kingdom · World #53,255 classical · FIDE ID 454320
When preparing against Adam Faulkner, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Adam Faulkner, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Faulkner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Faulkner 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 | 1,880 | 1,999 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 | 8 | 30 | 41.5% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Faulkner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Faulkner's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 54.5% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 36.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Adam Faulkner's chess games
All 65 games by Adam Faulkner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Oscar Garcia Hernandez | 2,202 | Berks & Bucks Open | A54 |
| Aug 2024 | Alistair Hill | 2,187 | Berks & Bucks Open | A65 |
| Aug 2026 | Robert S Eames | 2,144 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C67 |
| Aug 2024 | Timothy Rogers | 2,078 | Berks & Bucks Open | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Zoltan Kovacs | 2,068 | Silvertown (London City Airport Docklands) FIDE Congress - Under 2400 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U11 | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 43 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 725 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| Sussex University Masters U2050 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,839 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,597 |
| London Mill Hill Open U2200 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,609 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Faulkner's chess games?
65 games by Adam Faulkner, from May 2017 to Aug 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 Adam Faulkner has played.
What does Adam Faulkner play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Adam Faulkner opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Faulkner answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Adam Faulkner play as White?
As White, Adam Faulkner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Faulkner play as Black?
As Black, Adam Faulkner most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Adam Faulkner's FIDE rating?
Adam Faulkner is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Adam Faulkner played?
Our database contains 65 games by Adam Faulkner, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Faulkner?
65 games by Adam Faulkner 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.