Prepare against Chris Morrison
United Kingdom · World #12,164 classical · FIDE ID 2400235
When preparing against Chris Morrison, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Chris Morrison, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Morrison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Morrison 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 | 2,139 | 2,174 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,174 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 38 | 41 | 83 | 23.5% |
| As White | 79 | 18 | 26 | 35 | 22.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 15 | 48 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Morrison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Morrison's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 98.7% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nc3 (37.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Morrison usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 54.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 45.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 75.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
Chris Morrison's chess games
All 162 games by Chris Morrison 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: 38 wins, 41 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 6/11/14 | 19.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Valentin Arbakov | 2,491 | 2nd ch-EU | B00 |
| Jan 1980 | Israel Zilber | 2,430 | 3rd Manchester Benedictine Open | C00 |
| Sep 1987 | Francisco Javier Sanz Alonso | 2,375 | Alba Adriatica MEC Trophy 1th | C44 |
| Aug 1978 | Nigel E Povah | 2,350 | British CF-65 Championship | B26 |
| Aug 1978 | Brian Ratcliffe Eley | 2,340 | British CF-65 Championship | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 12 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 5th Tan Binh Open | 2000 | 11 | 5 | – |
| Hotel Irottko IM | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| 4th Ho Chi Minh | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| British CF-65 Championship | 1978 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| Auckland Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Morrison's chess games?
162 games by Chris Morrison, 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 Morrison has played.
What does Chris Morrison play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Chris Morrison opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Morrison answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Chris Morrison play as White?
As White, Chris Morrison's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 19.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Morrison play as Black?
As Black, Chris Morrison most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Chris Morrison's FIDE rating?
Chris Morrison is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Chris Morrison played?
Our database contains 162 games by Chris Morrison, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 41 draws, 83 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Morrison?
162 games by Chris Morrison 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.