Prepare against Antony L Carpinter
New Zealand · World #22,899 classical · FIDE ID 4300238
Our database contains 69 games by Antony L Carpinter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antony L Carpinter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antony L Carpinter 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 | 2,034 | 2,210 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,210 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,210 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 46.4% |
| As White | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antony L Carpinter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antony L Carpinter's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Carpinter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Antony L Carpinter's chess games
All 69 games by Antony L Carpinter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Anthony F Ker | 2,303 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | B14 |
| Jan 2026 | Robert W Smith | 2,136 | Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | E91 |
| Jan 2022 | Nick Cummings | 2,026 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | A11 |
| Jan 2024 | Isabelle Yixuan Ning | 1,958 | ch-NZL Open 131st | A49 |
| Nov 2021 | Paul Spiller | 1,901 | ch-NZL Seniors Online | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 129th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| ch-NZL Open 131st | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,111 |
| chT-Asia Qual Gr1 04th | 1981 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Christchurch Nijman Memorial | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antony L Carpinter's chess games?
69 games by Antony L Carpinter, from Apr 2003 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 Antony L Carpinter has played.
What does Antony L Carpinter play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Antony L Carpinter opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antony L Carpinter answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Antony L Carpinter play as White?
As White, Antony L Carpinter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antony L Carpinter play as Black?
As Black, Antony L Carpinter most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Antony L Carpinter's FIDE rating?
Antony L Carpinter is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (May 2022).
How many games has Antony L Carpinter played?
Our database contains 69 games by Antony L Carpinter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antony L Carpinter?
69 games by Antony L Carpinter 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.