Prepare against Charlie Cooke
United Kingdom · World #78,845 classical · FIDE ID 407666
When preparing against Charlie Cooke, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 120 games by Charlie Cooke, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charlie Cooke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charlie Cooke 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 | 1,793 | 1,835 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 32 | 31 | 57 | 26.7% |
| As White | 60 | 13 | 18 | 29 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 13 | 28 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charlie Cooke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charlie Cooke's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cooke usually continues c4 (31.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cooke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Cooke usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Charlie Cooke's chess games
All 120 games by Charlie Cooke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 31 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E51 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Jonathan Kay | 1,965 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C66 |
| May 2015 | David C Perrett | 1,953 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | D61 |
| Dec 2008 | Phil K Watkinson | 1,950 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | D58 |
| Nov 2007 | Timothy J Woods | 1,940 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Feb 2005 | Paul Butterworth | 1,910 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,785 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,706 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,716 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,740 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charlie Cooke's chess games?
120 games by Charlie Cooke, from Jul 2012 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 Charlie Cooke has played.
What does Charlie Cooke play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Charlie Cooke opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charlie Cooke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Charlie Cooke play as White?
As White, Charlie Cooke's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charlie Cooke play as Black?
As Black, Charlie Cooke most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Charlie Cooke's FIDE rating?
Charlie Cooke is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Charlie Cooke played?
Our database contains 120 games by Charlie Cooke, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 31 draws, 57 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charlie Cooke?
120 games by Charlie Cooke 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.