Prepare against Chris Perkins
United Kingdom · World #105,063 classical · FIDE ID 343431950
When preparing against Chris Perkins, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Chris Perkins, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chris Perkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Perkins 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 | 1,715 | 1,752 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Perkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Perkins's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Perkins usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Perkins usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Perkins usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Chris Perkins's chess games
All 34 games by Chris Perkins in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Paul A Allison | 1,774 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | C29 |
| Aug 2025 | Sanjoy K Banerjee | 1,729 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Shree Rao | 1,651 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | B34 |
| Jul 2024 | Tara Tamilselvan | 1,648 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | C30 |
| Jul 2024 | Sidhanth Pai | 1,648 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,517 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,759 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,710 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,792 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Perkins's chess games?
34 games by Chris Perkins, from Aug 2024 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 Perkins has played.
What does Chris Perkins play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Chris Perkins opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Perkins answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris Perkins play as White?
As White, Chris Perkins's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Perkins play as Black?
As Black, Chris Perkins most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Chris Perkins's FIDE rating?
Chris Perkins is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Chris Perkins played?
Our database contains 34 games by Chris Perkins, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Perkins?
34 games by Chris Perkins 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.