Prepare against Arthur Cann
United Kingdom · World #98,713 classical · FIDE ID 343419550
When preparing against Arthur Cann, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Arthur Cann, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Cann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Cann 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 | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,742 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Cann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Cann's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Cann usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Cann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Arthur Cann's chess games
All 33 games by Arthur Cann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | G Morea | 1,920 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | D31 |
| Aug 2025 | Andrejs Gorskovs | 1,844 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | E12 |
| Aug 2025 | Maya Keen | 1,805 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | D10 |
| May 2023 | Dan Burgess | 1,516 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D02 |
| Apr 2023 | Tamal Matilal | 1,354 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,023 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,435 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Cann's chess games?
33 games by Arthur Cann, from Aug 2023 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 Arthur Cann has played.
What does Arthur Cann play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Arthur Cann opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Cann answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arthur Cann play as White?
As White, Arthur Cann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Cann play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Cann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Arthur Cann's FIDE rating?
Arthur Cann is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arthur Cann played?
Our database contains 33 games by Arthur Cann, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Cann?
33 games by Arthur Cann 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.