Prepare against Chris Fraser
United Kingdom · World #132,475 classical · FIDE ID 440922
When preparing against Chris Fraser, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Chris Fraser, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Fraser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Fraser 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 | 1,640 | 1,669 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,551 | 1,641 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,584 | 1,584 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 33 | 14 | 21 | 48.5% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Fraser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Fraser's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 67.6% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Fraser usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Fraser usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Fraser usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fraser usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Fraser usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Fraser usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Chris Fraser's chess games
All 68 games by Chris Fraser in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Robert R Upton | 1,776 | 8th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Stephen A Horrell | 1,735 | 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 2000 | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | John Gibbs | 1,699 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | B52 |
| Mar 2024 | Neal Fisher | 1,694 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | C41 |
| Nov 2020 | Stephen G Wootton | 1,637 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U20 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,612 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,730 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U1700 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,636 |
| ch-GBR Sub 120 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| 56th South Normanton Hull Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 178 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,550 |
| ch-BCF U140 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Fraser's chess games?
68 games by Chris Fraser, from Feb 2014 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 Fraser has played.
What does Chris Fraser play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Chris Fraser opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Fraser answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris Fraser play as White?
As White, Chris Fraser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Fraser play as Black?
As Black, Chris Fraser most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Chris Fraser's FIDE rating?
Chris Fraser is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,551 in rapid and 1,584 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,669 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Chris Fraser played?
Our database contains 68 games by Chris Fraser, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Fraser?
68 games by Chris Fraser 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.