Prepare against Charlie Pearson
United Kingdom · World #40,302 classical · FIDE ID 343440479
When preparing against Charlie Pearson, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Charlie Pearson, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Charlie Pearson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charlie Pearson 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 | 1,935 | 1,935 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,685 | 1,751 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 39.2% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 47.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 235 rated games against 219 different opponents, across 37 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 117 | 49 | 36 | 32 | 41.9% | 1,763 | 1,791 | 11 |
| Rapid | 84 | 47 | 10 | 27 | 56.0% | 1,580 | 1,755 | 24 |
| Blitz | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 38.5% | 1,760 | 1,600 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 67 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 31.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 44 | 20 | 9 | 60.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 37 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 1,876 | 1,972 |
| 2025 | 97 | 42 | 18 | 37 | 1,732 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 73 | 42 | 11 | 20 | 1,586 | 1,742 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,239 | 1,195 |
Where Charlie Pearson has played
England (35) · Latvia (1) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charlie Pearson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charlie Pearson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pearson usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pearson usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pearson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pearson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (33% of these games) — Pearson usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
Charlie Pearson's chess games
All 51 games by Charlie Pearson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Roy Hughes | 2,034 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B01 |
| Mar 2025 | Jaden Jermy | 2,001 | British Rapidplay | B43 |
| Mar 2026 | Tetsuaki Sanada | 1,993 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B15 |
| Mar 2026 | Jason M Dilley | 1,979 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Akshath Shivakumar | 1,956 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,997 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charlie Pearson's chess games?
51 games by Charlie Pearson, from Apr 2024 to Oct 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 Pearson has played.
What does Charlie Pearson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Charlie Pearson opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charlie Pearson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charlie Pearson play as White?
As White, Charlie Pearson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charlie Pearson play as Black?
As Black, Charlie Pearson most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Charlie Pearson's FIDE rating?
Charlie Pearson is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,685 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Charlie Pearson played?
Our database contains 51 games by Charlie Pearson, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charlie Pearson?
51 games by Charlie Pearson 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.