Prepare against Brian G Whyte
United Kingdom · World #21,930 classical · FIDE ID 405310
Our database contains 99 games by Brian G Whyte, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian G Whyte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian G Whyte 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 | 2,041 | 2,153 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,053 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 30.3% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian G Whyte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian G Whyte's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 43.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 23.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Whyte usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Whyte usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Whyte usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Whyte usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Whyte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Whyte usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 43.8% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 28.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Brian G Whyte's chess games
All 99 games by Brian G Whyte in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 30 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Lawrence H Cooper | 2,349 | chT3Sa-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C73 |
| Apr 2020 | Stephen Brady | 2,287 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C54 |
| May 2019 | Kamil Celinski | 2,177 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B38 |
| Sep 2020 | Jeremy N Fraser-Mitchell | 2,058 | chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Gareth J Haslinger | 2,057 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,802 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Scotland CA-82 Championship | 1975 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,245 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,170 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian G Whyte's chess games?
99 games by Brian G Whyte, from Jul 2007 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 G Whyte has played.
What does Brian G Whyte play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Brian G Whyte opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian G Whyte answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Brian G Whyte play as White?
As White, Brian G Whyte's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian G Whyte play as Black?
As Black, Brian G Whyte most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Brian G Whyte's FIDE rating?
Brian G Whyte is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Brian G Whyte played?
Our database contains 99 games by Brian G Whyte, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian G Whyte?
99 games by Brian G Whyte 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.