Prepare against Brandon G I Clarke
IM · United Kingdom · World #845 classical · FIDE ID 400319
Our database contains 875 games by Brandon G I Clarke, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brandon G I Clarke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brandon G I Clarke 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 | 2,468 | 2,500 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,392 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,448 | 2,457 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 875 | 485 | 190 | 200 | 55.4% |
| As White | 444 | 264 | 92 | 88 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 431 | 221 | 98 | 112 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brandon G I Clarke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brandon G I Clarke's side.
First moves as White (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 418 | 94.1% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 2.7% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Clarke usually continues d4 (73.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Clarke usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Clarke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Clarke usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 70.1% | 66.5% |
| e6 | 55 | 28.4% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 88.4% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.2% | 88.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Brandon G I Clarke's chess games
All 875 games by Brandon G I Clarke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 485 wins, 190 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 25/13/12 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 23/7/12 | 54.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 18/3/5 | 69.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 17/1/2 | 85.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Titled Tue | B72 |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,675 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| Jul 2020 | Samuel Sevian | 2,660 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,652 | Titled Tue | C95 |
| Apr 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 188 | 119.5 | 2,479 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 31 | 21 | 2,547 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,365 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 18 | 15 | 2,485 |
| RUS-AUS U16 Online Battle 02 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,431 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,420 |
| FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brandon G I Clarke's chess games?
875 games by Brandon G I Clarke, from Jan 2008 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 Brandon G I Clarke has played.
What does Brandon G I Clarke play on the first move as White?
Across 444 games with White in our database, Brandon G I Clarke opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brandon G I Clarke answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Brandon G I Clarke play as White?
As White, Brandon G I Clarke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 444 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brandon G I Clarke play as Black?
As Black, Brandon G I Clarke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Brandon G I Clarke's FIDE rating?
Brandon G I Clarke is currently rated 2,468 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,448 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Brandon G I Clarke played?
Our database contains 875 games by Brandon G I Clarke, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 485 wins, 190 draws, 200 losses (55.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brandon G I Clarke?
875 games by Brandon G I Clarke 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.