Prepare against Carl S Portman
United Kingdom · World #56,684 classical · FIDE ID 404810
Our database contains 110 games by Carl S Portman, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carl S Portman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl S Portman 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 | 1,867 | 1,981 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,886 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 28 | 55 | 27 | 25.5% |
| As White | 53 | 11 | 26 | 16 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 29 | 11 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl S Portman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl S Portman's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 45.3% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 18 | 34.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (28% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Portman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 80.8% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Carl S Portman's chess games
All 110 games by Carl S Portman in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 55 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | John D Wager | 2,110 | ch-Leeds Civil Service 9th | A06 |
| Jan 2020 | Ernest Karumazondo | 2,087 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Stefan Hansen | 2,062 | 23rd ch-NATO | D12 |
| May 2013 | Stephen Cairns | 2,041 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | D73 |
| Jan 2007 | Dragan Dimitrijevic | 2,037 | Gibraltar Challengers Week1 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,565 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,972 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 50+ | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Week1 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,007 |
| 8th London Classic Open U2050 A | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,726 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open AM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl S Portman's chess games?
110 games by Carl S Portman, from Nov 2012 to Aug 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 S Portman has played.
What does Carl S Portman play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Carl S Portman opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl S Portman answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Carl S Portman play as White?
As White, Carl S Portman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl S Portman play as Black?
As Black, Carl S Portman most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Carl S Portman's FIDE rating?
Carl S Portman is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Carl S Portman played?
Our database contains 110 games by Carl S Portman, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 55 draws, 27 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl S Portman?
110 games by Carl S Portman 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.