Prepare against Bruce R Oliver
United Kingdom · World #118,301 classical · FIDE ID 453463
When preparing against Bruce R Oliver, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Bruce R Oliver, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruce R Oliver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruce R Oliver 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 | 1,678 | 1,720 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31.9% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruce R Oliver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruce R Oliver's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 79.5% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Oliver usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Oliver usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Oliver usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Oliver usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Oliver usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Oliver usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 64.3% | 47.2% |
| b6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Bruce R Oliver's chess games
All 94 games by Bruce R Oliver in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 30 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 9/15/9 | 27.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Chris R Tinker | 1,829 | 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | B06 |
| Aug 2019 | Greg F Millar | 1,727 | 106th ch-GBR U1750 | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Stephen C Pride | 1,655 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | B27 |
| Aug 2019 | Michael J Gunn | 1,634 | 106th ch-GBR U1750 | A46 |
| Jul 2015 | Peter J Horlock | 1,600 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,408 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,511 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,661 |
| 56th South Normanton Hull Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 109 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-BCF U140 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 112 |
| ch-BCF U140 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruce R Oliver's chess games?
94 games by Bruce R Oliver, from Sep 2017 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 Bruce R Oliver has played.
What does Bruce R Oliver play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Bruce R Oliver opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruce R Oliver answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bruce R Oliver play as White?
As White, Bruce R Oliver's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruce R Oliver play as Black?
As Black, Bruce R Oliver most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Bruce R Oliver's FIDE rating?
Bruce R Oliver is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Bruce R Oliver played?
Our database contains 94 games by Bruce R Oliver, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruce R Oliver?
94 games by Bruce R Oliver 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.