Prepare against Charles L Higgie
United Kingdom · World #31,013 classical · FIDE ID 1803263
When preparing against Charles L Higgie, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Charles L Higgie, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Charles L Higgie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles L Higgie 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 | 1,980 | 2,016 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 51 | 53 | 47 | 33.8% |
| As White | 76 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles L Higgie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles L Higgie's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 76.3% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 18 | 23.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Higgie usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Higgie usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Higgie usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Higgie usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Higgie usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Higgie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Charles L Higgie's chess games
All 151 games by Charles L Higgie in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 53 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Jonathan Pein | 2,236 | chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | B38 |
| Mar 2023 | Stanley Ethan Artie Badacsonyi | 2,143 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | D02 |
| May 2020 | John H Hodgson | 2,117 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B67 |
| Mar 2022 | Scott A Crockart | 2,111 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | D91 |
| Feb 2016 | Roger W Jennings | 2,088 | chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,833 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,186 |
| chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,224 |
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Where can I find Charles L Higgie's chess games?
151 games by Charles L Higgie, from Mar 2014 to Sep 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 L Higgie has played.
What does Charles L Higgie play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Charles L Higgie opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles L Higgie answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charles L Higgie play as White?
As White, Charles L Higgie's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles L Higgie play as Black?
As Black, Charles L Higgie most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Charles L Higgie's FIDE rating?
Charles L Higgie is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (May 2025).
How many games has Charles L Higgie played?
Our database contains 151 games by Charles L Higgie, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 53 draws, 47 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles L Higgie?
151 games by Charles L Higgie 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.