Prepare against Anthony Cleran
France · World #50,455 classical · FIDE ID 626066
Our database contains 82 games by Anthony Cleran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Cleran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Cleran 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 | 1,891 | 2,067 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,953 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,938 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 26 | 16 | 40 | 31.7% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 93.2% | 46.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Cleran usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cleran usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cleran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cleran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Anthony Cleran's chess games
All 82 games by Anthony Cleran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Slavisa Peric | 2,183 | Nantes Open 14th | C01 |
| Dec 2015 | Alan Entem | 2,171 | Nantes Open 14th | C56 |
| Nov 1999 | Alexandre David | 2,150 | 5th Fouesnant Open | C55 |
| Jul 2017 | Thierry Flachet | 2,128 | 27th Gorges Open | D21 |
| Nov 2012 | Alain Germes | 2,086 | 12th Rohde Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,844 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 1,961 |
| Nantes Open 14th | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,903 |
| chT2-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,040 |
| 27th Gorges Open | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| 7th Fouesnant Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 5th Fouesnant Open | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Cleran's chess games?
82 games by Anthony Cleran, from Apr 2003 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 Anthony Cleran has played.
What does Anthony Cleran play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Anthony Cleran opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Cleran answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Anthony Cleran play as White?
As White, Anthony Cleran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Cleran play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Cleran most often plays: Albin Countergambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Anthony Cleran's FIDE rating?
Anthony Cleran is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Anthony Cleran played?
Our database contains 82 games by Anthony Cleran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Cleran?
82 games by Anthony Cleran 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.