Prepare against Brian S Cottle
CM · St. Vincent & Grenadines · World #46,255 classical · FIDE ID 36100072
When preparing against Brian S Cottle, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Brian S Cottle, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brian S Cottle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian S Cottle 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 | 1,909 | 1,909 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2024): 45 rated games against 42 different opponents, across 5 events in 3 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 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 22.2% | 1,754 | 1,654 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 1,809 | 1,809 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 3 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1,948 | 1,992 |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1,783 | 1,736 |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1,636 | 1,736 |
Where Brian S Cottle has played
Venezuela (3) · Hungary (1) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian S Cottle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian S Cottle's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cottle usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Cottle usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cottle usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Brian S Cottle's chess games
All 30 games by Brian S Cottle in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Peter Rowe | 1,973 | Olympiad-45 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Winston Gerald Mansfield Thomas | 1,950 | Olympiad-45 | A22 |
| Jul 2022 | Ashraf Ahmed | 1,838 | Olympiad-44 | B04 |
| Sep 2026 | Gary Clark | 1,831 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A25 |
| Sep 2026 | Lanni Gadeanang | 1,819 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,020 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian S Cottle's chess games?
30 games by Brian S Cottle, from Sep 2022 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 S Cottle has played.
What does Brian S Cottle play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Brian S Cottle opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian S Cottle answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Brian S Cottle play as White?
As White, Brian S Cottle's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian S Cottle play as Black?
As Black, Brian S Cottle most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Brian S Cottle's FIDE rating?
Brian S Cottle is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Brian S Cottle played?
Our database contains 30 games by Brian S Cottle, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian S Cottle?
30 games by Brian S Cottle 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.