Prepare against Brian J Valentine
United Kingdom · World #46,259 classical · FIDE ID 412210
Our database contains 288 games by Brian J Valentine, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian J Valentine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian J Valentine 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 | 1,908 | 2,063 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,973 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 95 | 99 | 94 | 33.0% |
| As White | 143 | 53 | 44 | 46 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 145 | 42 | 55 | 48 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian J Valentine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian J Valentine's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Valentine usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Valentine usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Valentine usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 77.6% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 19.7% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
Brian J Valentine's chess games
All 288 games by Brian J Valentine in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Ian P Parsonage | 2,215 | ch-BCF Seniors | B03 |
| Mar 2004 | Ioan Rees | 2,179 | chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B45 |
| Jan 2001 | Chris I Price | 2,135 | chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | C45 |
| Mar 2003 | Jim McCarthy | 2,133 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | D18 |
| Jan 2003 | Matthew Dignam | 2,098 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 21 | 8 | 1,933 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,949 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,796 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 1,981 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,817 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian J Valentine's chess games?
288 games by Brian J Valentine, from Jul 2003 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 J Valentine has played.
What does Brian J Valentine play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Brian J Valentine opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian J Valentine answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Brian J Valentine play as White?
As White, Brian J Valentine's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian J Valentine play as Black?
As Black, Brian J Valentine most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Brian J Valentine's FIDE rating?
Brian J Valentine is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Brian J Valentine played?
Our database contains 288 games by Brian J Valentine, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian J Valentine?
288 games by Brian J Valentine 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.