Prepare against Brad Booker
Canada · World #24,299 classical · FIDE ID 2601575
When preparing against Brad Booker, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 73 games by Brad Booker, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brad Booker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brad Booker 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 | 2,023 | 2,131 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 26 | 12 | 35 | 35.6% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brad Booker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brad Booker's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 80.0% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Booker usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Booker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Booker usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Booker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Booker usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Booker usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Brad Booker's chess games
All 73 games by Brad Booker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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, 12 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Pechenkin | 2,332 | Calgary | C00 |
| Sep 2014 | Nicolas Haynes | 2,285 | Red Deer Battle of Alberta | E69 |
| Nov 2014 | Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez | 2,268 | Calgary | C00 |
| May 2003 | Dragoljub Milicevic | 2,247 | 28th Keres Memorial | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Diwen Shi | 2,219 | Calgary | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,985 |
| 10th Calgary Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,836 |
| Calgary | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| Red Deer Battle of Alberta | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,014 |
| 28th Keres Memorial | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-Alberta Seniors | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Alberta Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| 23rd Keres Memorial | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brad Booker's chess games?
73 games by Brad Booker, from Jul 2012 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 Brad Booker has played.
What does Brad Booker play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Brad Booker opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brad Booker answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Brad Booker play as White?
As White, Brad Booker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brad Booker play as Black?
As Black, Brad Booker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Brad Booker's FIDE rating?
Brad Booker is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Brad Booker played?
Our database contains 73 games by Brad Booker, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brad Booker?
73 games by Brad Booker 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.