Prepare against Chris Dixon
United Kingdom · World #90,895 classical · FIDE ID 1801880
When preparing against Chris Dixon, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Chris Dixon, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Dixon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Dixon 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 | 1,756 | 1,883 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 50 | 101 | 51 | 24.6% |
| As White | 98 | 24 | 49 | 25 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 105 | 26 | 52 | 26 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Dixon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Dixon's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 52.0% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 28 | 28.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.2% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 7 | 7.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Dixon usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dixon usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dixon usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Dixon usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Dixon usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dixon usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 60.4% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 16 | 33.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Chris Dixon's chess games
All 203 games by Chris Dixon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 50 wins, 101 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 6/14/8 | 21.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 11/11/5 | 39.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Simon Gay | 2,046 | South Wales New Year Open | B09 |
| Nov 2016 | Patrice Delpin | 2,034 | 32nd EU-Cup | B08 |
| Aug 2024 | Jac Thomas | 1,996 | Newport Open | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Peter Ehsandar | 1,955 | South Wales New Year Open A | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Ilya Misyura | 1,930 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,898 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,493 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,701 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,754 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Dixon's chess games?
203 games by Chris Dixon, from Sep 2010 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 Chris Dixon has played.
What does Chris Dixon play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Chris Dixon opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Dixon answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Chris Dixon play as White?
As White, Chris Dixon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (28 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Dixon play as Black?
As Black, Chris Dixon most often plays: Pirc Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Chris Dixon's FIDE rating?
Chris Dixon is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (May 2011).
How many games has Chris Dixon played?
Our database contains 203 games by Chris Dixon, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 101 draws, 51 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Dixon?
203 games by Chris Dixon 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.