Prepare against Chris I Howell
United Kingdom · World #58,478 classical · FIDE ID 403687
Our database contains 156 games by Chris I Howell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris I Howell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris I Howell 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 | 1,861 | 2,152 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,045 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,019 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 47 | 53 | 56 | 30.1% |
| As White | 81 | 24 | 32 | 25 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris I Howell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris I Howell's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 96.3% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Howell usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Howell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Howell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Howell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Howell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 58.3% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 41.7% | 76.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Chris I Howell's chess games
All 156 games by Chris I Howell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,310 | Hastings Challengers 9596 | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Mark Lyell | 2,265 | Hastings Challengers 9596 | C48 |
| Jan 1995 | Daire McMahon | 2,240 | Hastings Challengers 9596 | E70 |
| Feb 2018 | David Friedgood | 2,206 | chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Oct 1996 | Julien M Shepley | 2,200 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,859 |
| Hastings Challengers 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,373 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris I Howell's chess games?
156 games by Chris I Howell, from Apr 2003 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 I Howell has played.
What does Chris I Howell play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Chris I Howell opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris I Howell answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Chris I Howell play as White?
As White, Chris I Howell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris I Howell play as Black?
As Black, Chris I Howell most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Chris I Howell's FIDE rating?
Chris I Howell is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Chris I Howell played?
Our database contains 156 games by Chris I Howell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris I Howell?
156 games by Chris I Howell 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.