Prepare against Brett Campbell
FM · Canada · World #64,944 classical · FIDE ID 2601486
Our database contains 163 games by Brett Campbell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brett Campbell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brett Campbell 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 | 1,838 | 2,181 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,138 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 68 | 40 | 55 | 41.7% |
| As White | 80 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 32 | 19 | 32 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brett Campbell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brett Campbell's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 32.5% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 23 | 28.8% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 26.3% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Campbell usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Campbell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Campbell usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 59.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Brett Campbell's chess games
All 163 games by Brett Campbell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 40 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Martin Veltmann | 2,500 | ch-Toronto | B23 |
| Jul 2011 | Kenneth Regan | 2,422 | 48th Canadian Open | A00 |
| Jan 1996 | Paul H. Beckwith | 2,280 | Toronto | B40 |
| Dec 1984 | Gordon Taylor | 2,274 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | A42 |
| Jan 2001 | Fima Rakhinshteyn | 2,262 | ch-Toronto | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 22 | 14 | 2,224 |
| ch-Toronto | 2002 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,338 |
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,264 |
| Toronto | 2012 | 13 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| Toronto Open | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,257 |
| Toronto Reserves | 1980 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-CAN | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brett Campbell's chess games?
163 games by Brett Campbell, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Brett Campbell has played.
What does Brett Campbell play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Brett Campbell opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brett Campbell answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Brett Campbell play as White?
As White, Brett Campbell's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brett Campbell play as Black?
As Black, Brett Campbell most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Brett Campbell's FIDE rating?
Brett Campbell is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Brett Campbell played?
Our database contains 163 games by Brett Campbell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 40 draws, 55 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brett Campbell?
163 games by Brett Campbell 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.