Prepare against Charles H Storey
FM · United Kingdom · World #15,109 classical · FIDE ID 406686
Our database contains 1,130 games by Charles H Storey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles H Storey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles H Storey 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 | 2,104 | 2,292 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,255 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,317 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,130 | 475 | 103 | 552 | 42.0% |
| As White | 560 | 251 | 47 | 262 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 570 | 224 | 56 | 290 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles H Storey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles H Storey's side.
First moves as White (560 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 262 | 46.8% | 49.8% |
| c4 | 159 | 28.4% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 69 | 12.3% | 55.8% |
| g3 | 32 | 5.7% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.9% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 9 | 1.6% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Storey usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Storey usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Storey usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 43.1% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Storey usually continues g3 (42.1% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Storey usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Storey usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 188 | 68.4% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 37 | 13.5% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.0% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 4.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 126 | 68.5% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 14.1% | 36.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 8.2% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Charles H Storey's chess games
All 1,130 games by Charles H Storey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 475 wins, 103 draws, 552 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 26/8/35 | 37.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 68 | 34/4/30 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 13/3/16 | 40.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 362 | 134/30/198 | 37.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,603 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Oct 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
| Aug 2025 | A Brkic | 2,594 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Aug 2020 | Mikhail Mozharov | 2,558 | Titled Tue | C26 |
| May 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,547 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 658 | 285.5 | 2,224 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,058 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles H Storey's chess games?
1,130 games by Charles H Storey, from Apr 2003 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 Charles H Storey has played.
What does Charles H Storey play on the first move as White?
Across 560 games with White in our database, Charles H Storey opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles H Storey answers 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Charles H Storey play as White?
As White, Charles H Storey's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (69 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (68 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 560 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles H Storey play as Black?
As Black, Charles H Storey most often plays: Modern Defense (362 games, 37.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Charles H Storey's FIDE rating?
Charles H Storey is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Charles H Storey played?
Our database contains 1,130 games by Charles H Storey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 103 draws, 552 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles H Storey?
1,130 games by Charles H Storey 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.