Prepare against Christopher Holland
GCI · World #18,893 classical · FIDE ID 10700072
Our database contains 138 games by Christopher Holland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Holland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Holland 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 | 2,067 | 2,270 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 36 | 32 | 70 | 26.1% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 15 | 30 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 12 | 17 | 40 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Holland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Holland's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 55.1% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 23.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.2% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 39.4% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Christopher Holland's chess games
All 138 games by Christopher Holland in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 32 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,460 | 13th Lloyds Bank Open | A21 |
| Jan 1987 | Wolfram Schoen | 2,445 | London Peace | D15 |
| Jan 1989 | Andrew D Martin | 2,425 | 13th Lloyds Bank Open | E97 |
| Jan 1994 | Neil McDonald | 2,420 | Hastings Open 9495 | C15 |
| Jan 1989 | Susan K Lalic | 2,345 | 13th Lloyds Bank Open | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London4 | 1994 | 12 | 6 | 2,298 |
| Bethune-C | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,267 |
| London1 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| 4th EU Small Countries ol | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,889 |
| London Cafe Baroque 5th | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Holland's chess games?
138 games by Christopher Holland, from Apr 2003 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 Christopher Holland has played.
What does Christopher Holland play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Christopher Holland opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Holland answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Christopher Holland play as White?
As White, Christopher Holland's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Holland play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Holland most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Christopher Holland's FIDE rating?
Christopher Holland is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Christopher Holland played?
Our database contains 138 games by Christopher Holland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 32 draws, 70 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Holland?
138 games by Christopher Holland 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.