Prepare against Chris Izod
United Kingdom · World #47,124 classical · FIDE ID 429716
Our database contains 55 games by Chris Izod, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chris Izod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Izod 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 | 1,904 | 1,968 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 25.5% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Izod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Izod's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Izod usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Izod usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Izod usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Chris Izod's chess games
All 55 games by Chris Izod in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Chris Briscoe | 2,199 | ch-County Final | A40 |
| Feb 2018 | Peter M Gayson | 2,151 | Newcastle on Tyne Open | A81 |
| Apr 2016 | David Henderson | 2,074 | Durham Open | D04 |
| Feb 2018 | Alan Dunn | 2,046 | Newcastle on Tyne Open | E93 |
| Apr 2016 | David G Hall | 1,874 | Durham Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,899 |
| Durham Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,781 |
| chT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Izod's chess games?
55 games by Chris Izod, from May 2015 to Aug 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 Izod has played.
What does Chris Izod play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Chris Izod opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Izod answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris Izod play as White?
As White, Chris Izod's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Izod play as Black?
As Black, Chris Izod most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Chris Izod's FIDE rating?
Chris Izod is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Chris Izod played?
Our database contains 55 games by Chris Izod, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Izod?
55 games by Chris Izod 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.