Prepare against Anthony R J Higgs
United Kingdom · World #35,708 classical · FIDE ID 418188
Our database contains 93 games by Anthony R J Higgs, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony R J Higgs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony R J Higgs 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 | 1,955 | 2,001 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 26 | 43 | 24 | 28.0% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony R J Higgs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony R J Higgs's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 56.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Higgs usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Higgs usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Higgs usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Higgs usually continues Bc4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Higgs usually continues a3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Higgs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Anthony R J Higgs's chess games
All 93 games by Anthony R J Higgs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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, 43 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Michael P F Singleton | 2,135 | chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | A56 |
| Oct 2009 | Malcolm A Hunt | 2,088 | chT2b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Oct 2008 | John A Feavyour | 2,072 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Jan 2024 | Peter Shaw | 2,051 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A40 |
| Feb 2011 | Mark E Page | 2,046 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,039 |
| Uxbridge Tal | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| chT2b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,061 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Open A | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,950 |
| chT2a-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony R J Higgs's chess games?
93 games by Anthony R J Higgs, from Jul 2009 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 R J Higgs has played.
What does Anthony R J Higgs play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Anthony R J Higgs opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony R J Higgs answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Anthony R J Higgs play as White?
As White, Anthony R J Higgs's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony R J Higgs play as Black?
As Black, Anthony R J Higgs most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Anthony R J Higgs's FIDE rating?
Anthony R J Higgs is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Anthony R J Higgs played?
Our database contains 93 games by Anthony R J Higgs, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 43 draws, 24 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony R J Higgs?
93 games by Anthony R J Higgs 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.