Prepare against Brian Miller
Canada · World #89,228 classical · FIDE ID 2607042
When preparing against Brian Miller, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 68 games by Brian Miller, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Miller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Miller 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 | 1,761 | 2,017 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,808 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 30.9% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Miller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Miller's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Miller usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Miller usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Miller usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Brian Miller's chess games
All 68 games by Brian Miller in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Laszlo Tegzes | 2,109 | Canadian Open | E83 |
| Jul 2009 | Simon-Pierre Desjardins | 2,016 | Canadian Open | B34 |
| Jan 2013 | Hafiz Karmali | 1,932 | Calgary | A85 |
| Jul 2023 | Carl Pottinger | 1,865 | Canadian Open | A44 |
| Jan 2009 | Ali Razzaq | 1,809 | Calgary Schleinich Memorial | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 35 | 18 | 1,908 |
| Calgary CC Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-CAN Open | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,699 |
| Calgary March of Kings | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,628 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,709 |
| Calgary | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,879 |
| ch-NED Open 16 | 1985 | 3 | 1 | – |
| March of Kings | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Miller's chess games?
68 games by Brian Miller, from Mar 2010 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 Miller has played.
What does Brian Miller play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Brian Miller opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Miller answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Brian Miller play as White?
As White, Brian Miller's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Miller play as Black?
As Black, Brian Miller most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Brian Miller's FIDE rating?
Brian Miller is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Brian Miller played?
Our database contains 68 games by Brian Miller, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Miller?
68 games by Brian Miller 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.