Prepare against Brian J Butler
Australia · World #82,179 classical · FIDE ID 3225011
When preparing against Brian J Butler, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 104 games by Brian J Butler, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian J Butler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian J Butler 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 | 1,782 | 1,927 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,840 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,865 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 46 | 24 | 34 | 44.2% |
| As White | 49 | 27 | 9 | 13 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian J Butler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian J Butler's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 79.6% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Butler usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Butler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 51.9% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Brian J Butler's chess games
All 104 games by Brian J Butler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 46 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Peter Jovanovic | 1,915 | ch-ACT | C04 |
| Mar 2014 | Adrian De Noskowski | 1,899 | ch-ACT | D18 |
| Sep 2004 | Chris Kevork | 1,825 | ch-ACT | B32 |
| Sep 2004 | Stephen Bartlett | 1,766 | ch-ACT | C39 |
| Aug 2004 | Mosaddeque Ali | 1,746 | ch-ACT | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2016 | 54 | 32.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-ACT reserve | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 1,750 |
| ch-Capitol Territory | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,447 |
| Australian Capitol | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ACT Superleague | 1995 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Doeberl Cup Major 39th | 2001 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Canberra ANU Carbon-Silicon Match | 1994 | 4 | 0 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian J Butler's chess games?
104 games by Brian J Butler, from Apr 2015 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 Brian J Butler has played.
What does Brian J Butler play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Brian J Butler opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian J Butler answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Brian J Butler play as White?
As White, Brian J Butler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian J Butler play as Black?
As Black, Brian J Butler most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Brian J Butler's FIDE rating?
Brian J Butler is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Brian J Butler played?
Our database contains 104 games by Brian J Butler, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian J Butler?
104 games by Brian J Butler 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.