Prepare against Carl Bicknell
United Kingdom · World #17,030 classical · FIDE ID 421294
Our database contains 33 games by Carl Bicknell, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Bicknell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Bicknell 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 | 2,084 | 2,121 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Bicknell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Bicknell's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bicknell usually continues c3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bicknell usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bicknell usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Carl Bicknell's chess games
All 33 games by Carl Bicknell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Gabor Pinter | 2,355 | 127th Varsity Oxbridge Match | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Brian W R Hewson | 2,082 | 103rd ch-GBR | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Freddie Hand | 2,062 | 103rd ch-GBR | B01 |
| Aug 2022 | Dave G Hackett | 2,056 | Berks & Bucks Open | B22 |
| May 2008 | Andrew Mayhew | 2,021 | Frome Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Frome Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,137 |
| Bristol SBC Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| chT2b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,753 |
| 127th Varsity Oxbridge Match | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,755 |
| 91st Bristol Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
| 126th Varsity Oxbridge Match | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Bicknell's chess games?
33 games by Carl Bicknell, from Apr 2016 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 Carl Bicknell has played.
What does Carl Bicknell play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Carl Bicknell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Bicknell answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carl Bicknell play as White?
As White, Carl Bicknell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Bicknell play as Black?
As Black, Carl Bicknell most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Carl Bicknell's FIDE rating?
Carl Bicknell is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Carl Bicknell played?
Our database contains 33 games by Carl Bicknell, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Bicknell?
33 games by Carl Bicknell 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.