Prepare against Chris Fegan
United Kingdom · World #39,987 classical · FIDE ID 410047
Our database contains 328 games by Chris Fegan, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Fegan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Fegan 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 | 2,133 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,047 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,097 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 120 | 80 | 128 | 36.6% |
| As White | 158 | 59 | 34 | 65 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 170 | 61 | 46 | 63 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Fegan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Fegan's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 51 | 32.3% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 8.9% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Fegan usually continues Nf3 (28.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fegan usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fegan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Fegan usually continues a3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fegan usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fegan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 40.4% | 68.1% |
| c5 | 31 | 34.8% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 13.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 30.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 30.6% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Chris Fegan's chess games
All 328 games by Chris Fegan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 120 wins, 80 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 2/6/17 | 8.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 12/5/16 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Miguel Navarro Cia | 2,316 | 5th London Classic Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,266 | Southend Open | A19 |
| Jul 2014 | Klaus Opl | 2,263 | WchT Seniors 65 | B20 |
| Apr 2016 | Jack Rudd | 2,263 | London Crouch Open | B72 |
| Jul 2014 | Bent Sorensen | 2,262 | WchT Seniors 65 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2007 | 20 | 12 | 2,233 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2017 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,171 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| London Crouch Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Fegan's chess games?
328 games by Chris Fegan, from Jan 2004 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 Fegan has played.
What does Chris Fegan play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Chris Fegan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Fegan answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Chris Fegan play as White?
As White, Chris Fegan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 8.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Fegan play as Black?
As Black, Chris Fegan most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Chris Fegan's FIDE rating?
Chris Fegan is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Chris Fegan played?
Our database contains 328 games by Chris Fegan, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 80 draws, 128 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Fegan?
328 games by Chris Fegan 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.