Prepare against Chris W Baker
IM · United Kingdom · World #9,764 classical · FIDE ID 401676
When preparing against Chris W Baker, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 941 games by Chris W Baker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris W Baker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris W Baker 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 | 2,174 | 2,369 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,219 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 941 | 327 | 225 | 389 | 34.8% |
| As White | 457 | 180 | 106 | 171 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 484 | 147 | 119 | 218 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris W Baker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris W Baker's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 262 | 57.3% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 97 | 21.2% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 54 | 11.8% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Baker usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 137 | 61.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 36 | 16.1% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.9% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.9% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.6% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 61.9% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 31 | 20.0% | 32.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.1% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Chris W Baker's chess games
All 941 games by Chris W Baker 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: 327 wins, 225 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 17/4/12 | 51.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 33 | 13/10/10 | 39.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | English Opening | 30 | 9/6/15 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 6/1/16 | 26.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Feb 1997 | Daniel J King | 2,535 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Feb 2021 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,477 | Bunratty Online | E60 |
| Feb 2022 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,470 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Jan 1995 | Neil McDonald | 2,460 | London Cafe Baroque 5th | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 359 | 119.5 | 2,094 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 10 | 2,161 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Coulsdon Easter | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,418 |
| British CF-64 Championship | 1977 | 11 | 5 | 2,381 |
| chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,370 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris W Baker's chess games?
941 games by Chris W Baker, 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 W Baker has played.
What does Chris W Baker play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Chris W Baker opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris W Baker answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Chris W Baker play as White?
As White, Chris W Baker's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (33 games, 51.5% win rate); French Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris W Baker play as Black?
As Black, Chris W Baker most often plays: English Opening (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 484 games.
What is Chris W Baker's FIDE rating?
Chris W Baker is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Chris W Baker played?
Our database contains 941 games by Chris W Baker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 225 draws, 389 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris W Baker?
941 games by Chris W Baker 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.