Prepare against Blair N Connell
United Kingdom · World #8,661 classical · FIDE ID 403725
Our database contains 129 games by Blair N Connell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Blair N Connell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blair N Connell 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 | 2,192 | 2,269 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,263 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 47 | 39 | 43 | 36.4% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blair N Connell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blair N Connell's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 59.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 36.1% | 63.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Connell usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Connell usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Connell usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Connell usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Connell usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Connell usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 51.4% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Blair N Connell's chess games
All 129 games by Blair N Connell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 47 wins, 39 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | C60 |
| Apr 2022 | Ali Mortazavi | 2,333 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | A11 |
| Apr 2022 | William Claridge-Hansen | 2,318 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | D00 |
| Feb 2018 | Vladislav Chizhikov | 2,313 | PRO League Stage | C55 |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | 2,272 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,286 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 15 | 4 | 2,164 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,449 |
| Bunratty Online | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 27th Bunratty Masters | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| 26th Bunratty Masters | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,195 |
| 25th Bunratty Masters Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blair N Connell's chess games?
129 games by Blair N Connell, from Apr 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 Blair N Connell has played.
What does Blair N Connell play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Blair N Connell opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blair N Connell answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Blair N Connell play as White?
As White, Blair N Connell's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blair N Connell play as Black?
As Black, Blair N Connell most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Blair N Connell's FIDE rating?
Blair N Connell is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Blair N Connell played?
Our database contains 129 games by Blair N Connell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 39 draws, 43 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blair N Connell?
129 games by Blair N Connell 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.