Prepare against Christopher Brookes
CM · NLD · World #8,174 classical · FIDE ID 4669355
Our database contains 193 games by Christopher Brookes, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Brookes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Brookes 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 | 2,202 | 2,243 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,157 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 66 | 39 | 88 | 34.2% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 19 | 42 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 30 | 20 | 46 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Brookes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Brookes's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 92.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Brookes usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Brookes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Brookes usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Brookes usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Brookes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Brookes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Christopher Brookes's chess games
All 193 games by Christopher Brookes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 66 wins, 39 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,397 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | B15 |
| Nov 2025 | Onno Elgersma | 2,376 | Dutch League 2025-26 | C88 |
| Oct 2013 | Mark A Berkovich | 2,372 | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C91 |
| Oct 2013 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,345 | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B42 |
| Aug 2013 | Stefan Beukema | 2,321 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 50th Groningen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,546 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,820 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| Ischia Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Brookes's chess games?
193 games by Christopher Brookes, from Oct 2007 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 Christopher Brookes has played.
What does Christopher Brookes play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Christopher Brookes opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Brookes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christopher Brookes play as White?
As White, Christopher Brookes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Brookes play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Brookes most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Christopher Brookes's FIDE rating?
Christopher Brookes is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Christopher Brookes played?
Our database contains 193 games by Christopher Brookes, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 39 draws, 88 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Brookes?
193 games by Christopher Brookes 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.