Prepare against Anthony Drayton
FM · Guyana · World #27,282 classical · FIDE ID 19700261
When preparing against Anthony Drayton, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 127 games by Anthony Drayton, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Drayton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Drayton 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 | 2,003 | 2,030 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,003 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 46 | 14 | 67 | 36.2% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 7 | 32 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 7 | 35 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Drayton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Drayton's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 58.5% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 38.5% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Drayton usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Drayton usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Drayton usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Drayton usually continues Bf4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Drayton usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Drayton usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 74.2% | 32.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Anthony Drayton's chess games
All 127 games by Anthony Drayton in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,451 | Olympiad-44 | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina | 2,437 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi | 2,374 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorge Luis Baules Rodriguez | 2,277 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | B30 |
| Aug 2014 | Bunmi Olape | 2,273 | Olympiad-41 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 4 | 2,105 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,045 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,864 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Drayton's chess games?
127 games by Anthony Drayton, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Drayton has played.
What does Anthony Drayton play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Anthony Drayton opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Drayton answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Anthony Drayton play as White?
As White, Anthony Drayton's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Drayton play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Drayton most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Anthony Drayton's FIDE rating?
Anthony Drayton is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Anthony Drayton played?
Our database contains 127 games by Anthony Drayton, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 67 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Drayton?
127 games by Anthony Drayton 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.