Prepare against Chris Snook-Lumb
United Kingdom · World #72,169 classical · FIDE ID 438766
When preparing against Chris Snook-Lumb, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Chris Snook-Lumb, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Snook-Lumb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Snook-Lumb 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 | 1,814 | 1,829 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,781 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 33 | 12 | 55 | 33.0% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 6 | 22 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 6 | 33 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Snook-Lumb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Snook-Lumb's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 14.6% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues g3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Snook-Lumb usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 7.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Chris Snook-Lumb's chess games
All 100 games by Chris Snook-Lumb in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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, 12 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Karl L Forman | 2,021 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | A88 |
| Aug 2015 | Cory S Hazlehurst | 2,005 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | A13 |
| Aug 2015 | Roger D De Coverly | 1,992 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | A36 |
| Aug 2014 | John Hickman | 1,977 | 11th South Wales Open | A04 |
| Jul 2015 | Richard M George | 1,945 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,635 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Major Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,588 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| 11th South Wales Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,579 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Snook-Lumb's chess games?
100 games by Chris Snook-Lumb, from Dec 2013 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 Snook-Lumb has played.
What does Chris Snook-Lumb play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Chris Snook-Lumb opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Snook-Lumb answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Chris Snook-Lumb play as White?
As White, Chris Snook-Lumb's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Snook-Lumb play as Black?
As Black, Chris Snook-Lumb most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Chris Snook-Lumb's FIDE rating?
Chris Snook-Lumb is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Chris Snook-Lumb played?
Our database contains 100 games by Chris Snook-Lumb, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 55 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Snook-Lumb?
100 games by Chris Snook-Lumb 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.