Prepare against Chris Armstrong
Ireland · World #122,846 classical · FIDE ID 2510340
When preparing against Chris Armstrong, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 54 games by Chris Armstrong, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chris Armstrong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Armstrong 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 | 1,665 | 1,698 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,574 | 1,712 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,743 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 13 | 25 | 29.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Armstrong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Armstrong's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Armstrong usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Chris Armstrong's chess games
All 54 games by Chris Armstrong in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jagoda Bienko | 1,803 | Sligo Open | A85 |
| Oct 2019 | Brian Towers | 1,716 | Isle of Man Minor | A99 |
| Feb 2026 | Mikhail Vitiukov | 1,650 | Sligo Open | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Monika Ashbrooke | 1,628 | Sligo Open | C10 |
| Oct 2018 | Gordon J Walker | 1,486 | Douglas IoM Open C | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,412 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,466 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,556 |
| Isle of Man Minor | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,500 |
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-IRL 100th Weekday Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,052 |
| Cork Masters | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Armstrong's chess games?
54 games by Chris Armstrong, from Nov 2016 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 Chris Armstrong has played.
What does Chris Armstrong play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Chris Armstrong opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Armstrong answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Chris Armstrong play as White?
As White, Chris Armstrong's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Armstrong play as Black?
As Black, Chris Armstrong most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Chris Armstrong's FIDE rating?
Chris Armstrong is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,574 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Chris Armstrong played?
Our database contains 54 games by Chris Armstrong, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Armstrong?
54 games by Chris Armstrong 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.