Prepare against Anthony Houlgate
France · World #52,770 classical · FIDE ID 632759
Our database contains 41 games by Anthony Houlgate, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Houlgate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Houlgate 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 | 1,882 | 2,006 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Houlgate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Houlgate's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Houlgate usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Houlgate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Houlgate usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Anthony Houlgate's chess games
All 41 games by Anthony Houlgate in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D99 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Thal Abergel | 2,307 | 06th Agneaux St Lo Open | B88 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexandre Bouget | 2,199 | Rennes Open 4th | C88 |
| Nov 2006 | Laurent Busnel | 1,959 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | B42 |
| Jul 2012 | Leo Geffroy | 1,921 | 5th Rennes Open | B21 |
| Nov 2006 | Mickael Dupitier | 1,894 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 1,942 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| Rennes Open 4th | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| 7th Rennes Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
| 5th Rennes Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
| 06th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,162 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,833 |
| Rennes Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Houlgate's chess games?
41 games by Anthony Houlgate, from Jul 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 Houlgate has played.
What does Anthony Houlgate play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Anthony Houlgate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Houlgate answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anthony Houlgate play as White?
As White, Anthony Houlgate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Houlgate play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Houlgate most often plays: Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Anthony Houlgate's FIDE rating?
Anthony Houlgate is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Anthony Houlgate played?
Our database contains 41 games by Anthony Houlgate, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Houlgate?
41 games by Anthony Houlgate 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.