Prepare against Brian J Izzard
United Kingdom · World #120,616 classical · FIDE ID 426156
When preparing against Brian J Izzard, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 37 games by Brian J Izzard, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian J Izzard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian J Izzard 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 | 1,671 | 1,729 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian J Izzard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian J Izzard's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Izzard usually continues Bg5 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Izzard usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Izzard usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Brian J Izzard's chess games
All 37 games by Brian J Izzard in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Francisco Jose Valladolid Martin | 1,897 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | B12 |
| Feb 2009 | Johan Salomon | 1,803 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | B18 |
| Jan 2008 | Mariano Ribon Calabia | 1,800 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | A45 |
| Feb 2009 | Jonathan Wright | 1,776 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | A46 |
| Jan 2018 | Kazim Yilmaz | 1,656 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,621 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,454 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 1,845 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open Week 2 | 2007 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U1900 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian J Izzard's chess games?
37 games by Brian J Izzard, from Mar 2014 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 Izzard has played.
What does Brian J Izzard play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Brian J Izzard opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian J Izzard answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Brian J Izzard play as White?
As White, Brian J Izzard's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian J Izzard play as Black?
As Black, Brian J Izzard most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Brian J Izzard's FIDE rating?
Brian J Izzard is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Brian J Izzard played?
Our database contains 37 games by Brian J Izzard, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian J Izzard?
37 games by Brian J Izzard 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.