Prepare against Chris Sykes
United Kingdom · World #55,694 classical · FIDE ID 2401649
When preparing against Chris Sykes, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 42.3% over 26 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Chris Sykes, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris Sykes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Sykes 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 | 1,871 | 1,945 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,945 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,925 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 41 | 33 | 66 | 29.3% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 19 | 16 | 36 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Sykes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Sykes's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 98.6% | 44.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Bf4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 80.0% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Chris Sykes's chess games
All 140 games by Chris Sykes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 41 wins, 33 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | John A Toothill | 2,151 | Oban Open | D01 |
| Jul 2006 | Aage Dalstrup Olsen | 2,121 | 28th Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Oct 2013 | Kieran O'driscoll | 2,120 | 29th EU-Cup | A45 |
| Jul 2006 | Alexander Rhee | 2,072 | 28th Politiken Cup | A43 |
| Oct 2013 | Luc Vanstreels | 2,068 | 29th EU-Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 28 | 10 | 1,809 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| Edinburgh FIDE B | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,942 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 1st Edinburg CC Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| Edinburgh Premier | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Sykes's chess games?
140 games by Chris Sykes, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Sykes has played.
What does Chris Sykes play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Chris Sykes opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Sykes answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Chris Sykes play as White?
As White, Chris Sykes's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Sykes play as Black?
As Black, Chris Sykes most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Chris Sykes's FIDE rating?
Chris Sykes is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Chris Sykes played?
Our database contains 140 games by Chris Sykes, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 33 draws, 66 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Sykes?
140 games by Chris Sykes 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.