Prepare against Brian Profit
Canada · World #43,908 classical · FIDE ID 2617625
Our database contains 76 games by Brian Profit, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Profit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Profit 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 | 1,918 | 1,948 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,891 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 17 | 31 | 28 | 22.4% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Profit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Profit's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Profit usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Profit usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Profit usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 87.0% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Brian Profit's chess games
All 76 games by Brian Profit in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Kevin Pacey | 2,243 | Ottawa RA November Open | A45 |
| Jul 1996 | Hugh Brodie | 2,048 | ch-CAN Open | B09 |
| Jul 2014 | Dmitry Chernik | 2,032 | Aurora Summer Open | D00 |
| Jul 1996 | Tracy Kolenchuk | 1,975 | ch-CAN Open | D20 |
| Jul 2016 | Henry Zhang | 1,939 | Canadian Open | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Detroit MI Open | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| London CAN Open | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| Canadian Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Lansing MI Open | 1987 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Aurora Summer Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,063 |
| Troy MI Classic-X | 1993 | 5 | 3 | – |
| ch-Detroit MI M/X | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Mississauga Golden Horseshoe Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Profit's chess games?
76 games by Brian Profit, from Aug 2014 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 Profit has played.
What does Brian Profit play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Brian Profit opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Profit answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Brian Profit play as White?
As White, Brian Profit's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Profit play as Black?
As Black, Brian Profit most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Brian Profit's FIDE rating?
Brian Profit is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Brian Profit played?
Our database contains 76 games by Brian Profit, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Profit?
76 games by Brian Profit 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.