Prepare against Brent Perrin
United Kingdom · World #57,338 classical · FIDE ID 451380
Our database contains 107 games by Brent Perrin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brent Perrin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brent Perrin 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 | 1,865 | 1,891 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,910 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 54 | 19 | 34 | 50.5% |
| As White | 54 | 29 | 9 | 16 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 25 | 10 | 18 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brent Perrin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brent Perrin's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 87.0% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.0% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Perrin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Perrin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Perrin usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Perrin usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Perrin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Perrin usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 54.2% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Brent Perrin's chess games
All 107 games by Brent Perrin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 54 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Iwan Cave | 2,047 | Newport Open | B01 |
| Apr 2021 | Danny Adair | 2,026 | ch-North Island | C01 |
| Jan 2020 | Paul He | 1,931 | ch-NZL Major Open | A10 |
| May 2022 | Christopher Symon | 1,888 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup-D | B22 |
| May 2022 | Nicholas Winsley | 1,882 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup-D | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-South Island | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,798 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,698 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,932 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,736 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,721 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brent Perrin's chess games?
107 games by Brent Perrin, from Dec 2018 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 Brent Perrin has played.
What does Brent Perrin play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Brent Perrin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brent Perrin answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Brent Perrin play as White?
As White, Brent Perrin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brent Perrin play as Black?
As Black, Brent Perrin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Brent Perrin's FIDE rating?
Brent Perrin is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (May 2024).
How many games has Brent Perrin played?
Our database contains 107 games by Brent Perrin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brent Perrin?
107 games by Brent Perrin 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.