Prepare against Chris B Rice
United Kingdom · World #42,180 classical · FIDE ID 404446
When preparing against Chris B Rice, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Chris B Rice, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris B Rice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris B Rice 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 | 1,925 | 2,121 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,956 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 98 | 114 | 132 | 28.5% |
| As White | 189 | 58 | 61 | 70 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 155 | 40 | 53 | 62 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris B Rice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris B Rice's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 143 | 75.7% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 15.9% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.8% | 27.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rice usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rice usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rice usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rice usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Rice usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rice usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 46.8% | 32.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.7% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.1% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 4 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 51.7% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 35.0% | 47.6% |
| a6 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Chris B Rice's chess games
All 344 games by Chris B Rice in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 114 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 56 | 18/16/22 | 32.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,430 | Arnold Cup | A46 |
| Dec 2016 | Peter J Batchelor | 2,365 | 8th London Classic Open | A13 |
| Apr 2019 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 2,353 | Reykjavik Open | C11 |
| Feb 2016 | Peter J Sowray | 2,324 | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open | D17 |
| Nov 1998 | Keith Allen | 2,300 | 7th Monarch Assurance | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,747 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,170 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 82nd Hastings Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris B Rice's chess games?
344 games by Chris B Rice, from Apr 2003 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 Chris B Rice has played.
What does Chris B Rice play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Chris B Rice opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris B Rice answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games).
What openings does Chris B Rice play as White?
As White, Chris B Rice's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (56 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris B Rice play as Black?
As Black, Chris B Rice most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Chris B Rice's FIDE rating?
Chris B Rice is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Chris B Rice played?
Our database contains 344 games by Chris B Rice, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 114 draws, 132 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris B Rice?
344 games by Chris B Rice 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.