Prepare against Cliff R Chandler
United Kingdom · World #12,544 classical · FIDE ID 401820
Our database contains 76 games by Cliff R Chandler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cliff R Chandler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cliff R Chandler 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 | 2,134 | 2,281 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,149 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 39 | 20 | 17 | 51.3% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cliff R Chandler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cliff R Chandler's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Chandler usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Chandler usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Chandler usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Chandler usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chandler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chandler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Cliff R Chandler's chess games
All 76 games by Cliff R Chandler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Svyatoslav Bazakutsa | 2,484 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | A25 |
| Aug 2008 | Andrew N Greet | 2,440 | Margate Thanet Open | C56 |
| May 2022 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,347 | ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | B01 |
| Oct 1993 | John J Carleton | 2,310 | 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | A01 |
| Oct 1994 | Bernard Cafferty | 2,290 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 2,227 |
| Margate Thanet Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Hampshire Open | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,245 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,752 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cliff R Chandler's chess games?
76 games by Cliff R Chandler, from Apr 2003 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 Cliff R Chandler has played.
What does Cliff R Chandler play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Cliff R Chandler opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cliff R Chandler answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cliff R Chandler play as White?
As White, Cliff R Chandler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cliff R Chandler play as Black?
As Black, Cliff R Chandler most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Cliff R Chandler's FIDE rating?
Cliff R Chandler is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Cliff R Chandler played?
Our database contains 76 games by Cliff R Chandler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cliff R Chandler?
76 games by Cliff R Chandler 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.