Prepare against Brian Murray
Canada · World #111,671 classical · FIDE ID 2610981
When preparing against Brian Murray, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Brian Murray, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brian Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Murray 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 | 1,697 | 1,698 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,768 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 6.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 123 rated games against 86 different opponents, across 17 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 92 | 22 | 12 | 58 | 23.9% | 1,750 | 1,567 | 5 |
| Blitz | 31 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 16.1% | 1,727 | 1,450 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 57 | 2 | 6 | 49 | 3.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,467 | 1,524 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,642 | 1,575 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,576 | 1,643 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,566 | 1,666 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1,825 | 1,425 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,824 | 1,424 |
| 2016 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1,714 | 1,447 |
| 2015 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1,804 | 1,433 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1,841 | 1,669 |
| 2013 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1,742 | 1,487 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,958 | 1,658 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1,980 | 1,714 |
Where Brian Murray has played
Canada (12) · Germany (2) · Netherlands (2) · Denmark (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Murray's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Brian Murray's chess games
All 31 games by Brian Murray in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Jozsef Geroly | 1,978 | 20th ch-NATO | B06 |
| Oct 2010 | Dangiras Kacevicius | 1,730 | 21st ch-NATO | C44 |
| Sep 2014 | Mario Tremblay | 1,653 | 25th ch-NATO | B05 |
| Jul 2015 | Luc Windey | 1,650 | ch-NATO 26th | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,707 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,433 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,615 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,788 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Murray's chess games?
31 games by Brian Murray, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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 Murray has played.
What does Brian Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Brian Murray opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Murray answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Brian Murray play as White?
As White, Brian Murray's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Murray play as Black?
As Black, Brian Murray most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Brian Murray's FIDE rating?
Brian Murray is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Brian Murray played?
Our database contains 31 games by Brian Murray, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Murray?
31 games by Brian Murray 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.