Prepare against Chris Doran
United Kingdom · World #33,381 classical · FIDE ID 503835
When preparing against Chris Doran, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 413 games by Chris Doran, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris Doran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Doran 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 | 1,967 | 2,028 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,982 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 156 | 78 | 179 | 37.8% |
| As White | 220 | 86 | 46 | 88 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 193 | 70 | 32 | 91 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Doran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Doran's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 99.1% | 49.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Doran usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Doran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Doran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Doran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Doran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 98.0% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 98.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Chris Doran's chess games
All 413 games by Chris Doran in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 156 wins, 78 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 16/6/11 | 48.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,496 | 4th ch-EU Union | B77 |
| Dec 2010 | Ali Mortazavi | 2,372 | London Classic Open | B43 |
| Feb 2014 | Peter J Sowray | 2,355 | West Bromwich e2e4 Open | C06 |
| Apr 2025 | Mathieu Ternault | 2,301 | Reykjavik Open | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Christopher N Dunworth | 2,259 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,137 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 26 | 13 | 1,978 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2019 | 16 | 5 | 1,803 |
| Leyland Open | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,046 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,799 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Doran's chess games?
413 games by Chris Doran, from Oct 2008 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 Doran has played.
What does Chris Doran play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Chris Doran opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Doran answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Chris Doran play as White?
As White, Chris Doran's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Doran play as Black?
As Black, Chris Doran most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Chris Doran's FIDE rating?
Chris Doran is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Chris Doran played?
Our database contains 413 games by Chris Doran, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 78 draws, 179 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Doran?
413 games by Chris Doran 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.