Prepare against Anthony Booth
New Zealand · World #133,030 classical · FIDE ID 4302699
When preparing against Anthony Booth, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 154 games by Anthony Booth, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Booth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Booth 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 | 1,638 | 1,863 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,559 | 1,789 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 43 | 23 | 88 | 27.9% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 18 | 33 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 18 | 5 | 55 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Booth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Booth's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 50.0% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 35 | 46.1% | 51.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Booth usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Booth usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Booth usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Booth usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Booth usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Booth usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 42.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 38.3% | 30.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Anthony Booth's chess games
All 154 games by Anthony Booth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 43 wins, 23 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Andrea Rivas Villanueva | 2,049 | ch-NZL Major | D06 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter B Goffin | 2,024 | ch-NZL Seniors | C91 |
| Oct 2014 | Cleren Jesus Chirinos Cabrera | 2,009 | 24th Wch Seniors 65 | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Wayne Power | 1,959 | ch-NZL Seniors | B20 |
| Oct 2017 | Grant Kerr | 1,940 | ch-Asia Seniors 65 8th | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 1,613 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,904 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,560 |
| ch-NZL Major | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,783 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,768 |
| Oceania zt | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Booth's chess games?
154 games by Anthony Booth, from Apr 2009 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 Anthony Booth has played.
What does Anthony Booth play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Anthony Booth opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Booth answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Anthony Booth play as White?
As White, Anthony Booth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Booth play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Booth most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Anthony Booth's FIDE rating?
Anthony Booth is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,559 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (May 2010).
How many games has Anthony Booth played?
Our database contains 154 games by Anthony Booth, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 23 draws, 88 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Booth?
154 games by Anthony Booth 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.