Prepare against Brian Clarke
Canada · World #143,417 classical · FIDE ID 2622459
When preparing against Brian Clarke, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 35 games by Brian Clarke, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Clarke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian 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 | 1,611 | 1,624 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Clarke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Clarke's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Brian Clarke's chess games
All 35 games by Brian Clarke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Wane Inkpen | 1,696 | Canadian Open U1800 | A06 |
| Jul 2016 | Stephen Humphreys | 1,647 | Canadian Open U2000 | B08 |
| Jul 2016 | Steven Faust | 1,613 | Canadian Open U2000 | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Annika Zhou | 1,533 | Canadian Open U2000 | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Jeremy Sztuka | 1,526 | Canadian Open U1800 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Rating | 1997 | 9 | 2 | 1,856 |
| Canadian Open U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,630 |
| Canadian Open U1800 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,566 |
| Aintree Open | 1998 | 5 | 1 | 1,885 |
| chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,657 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,465 |
| Ontario Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Clarke's chess games?
35 games by Brian Clarke, from Feb 2016 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 Brian Clarke has played.
What does Brian Clarke play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Brian Clarke opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Clarke answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Brian Clarke play as White?
As White, Brian Clarke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Clarke play as Black?
As Black, Brian Clarke most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Brian Clarke's FIDE rating?
Brian Clarke is currently rated 1,611 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,624 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Brian Clarke played?
Our database contains 35 games by Brian Clarke, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Clarke?
35 games by Brian 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.