Prepare against Christopher N Dunworth
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,306 classical · FIDE ID 402800
Our database contains 223 games by Christopher N Dunworth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher N Dunworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher N Dunworth 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 | 2,218 | 2,288 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 62 | 87 | 74 | 27.8% |
| As White | 109 | 30 | 50 | 29 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 32 | 37 | 45 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher N Dunworth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher N Dunworth's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 63.3% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 26 | 23.9% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues Bg5 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dunworth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 39.6% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 27.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 46.2% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 23.1% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Christopher N Dunworth's chess games
All 223 games by Christopher N Dunworth 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: 62 wins, 87 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 11/13/8 | 34.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Mihai Suba | 2,540 | Dundee | A00 |
| Jan 1999 | Colin S Crouch | 2,420 | 3rd South Wales Masters | B08 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander V Lisenko | 2,380 | Telecom Open | B24 |
| Jan 1994 | John C Pigott | 2,370 | London2 | A43 |
| Jan 1994 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,365 | London4 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London4 | 1994 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,470 |
| Espoo Open | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| London2 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,381 |
| Telecom Open | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| Brighton e2e4 Masters A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Oakham | 1993 | 9 | 2 | 2,145 |
| London1 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher N Dunworth's chess games?
223 games by Christopher N Dunworth, 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 N Dunworth has played.
What does Christopher N Dunworth play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Christopher N Dunworth opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher N Dunworth answers 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Christopher N Dunworth play as White?
As White, Christopher N Dunworth's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher N Dunworth play as Black?
As Black, Christopher N Dunworth most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Christopher N Dunworth's FIDE rating?
Christopher N Dunworth is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Christopher N Dunworth played?
Our database contains 223 games by Christopher N Dunworth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 87 draws, 74 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher N Dunworth?
223 games by Christopher N Dunworth 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.