Prepare against Clifford Goodman
Canada · World #123,460 classical · FIDE ID 2611430
When preparing against Clifford Goodman, expect 1.Nf3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 170 games by Clifford Goodman, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clifford Goodman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clifford Goodman 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 | 1,664 | 1,664 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 47 | 34 | 89 | 27.6% |
| As White | 82 | 26 | 14 | 42 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 21 | 20 | 47 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clifford Goodman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clifford Goodman's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 36.6% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 20.7% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 18.3% | 26.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.4% | 27.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 6.1% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Goodman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Goodman usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Goodman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Goodman usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Goodman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Goodman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 44.2% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 16 | 37.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Clifford Goodman's chess games
All 170 games by Clifford Goodman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - 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: 47 wins, 34 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Joseph Van Wyk | 1,921 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B19 |
| May 2008 | Blair A Rutter | 1,873 | Albert Boxer Classic Open | A09 |
| Jul 2009 | Brian Davidson | 1,814 | Canadian Open | E90 |
| Nov 2009 | Ryne Swift | 1,807 | Winnipeg Thank Gibbons | D35 |
| Sep 2009 | Ken Einarsson | 1,800 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,592 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,606 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2018 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2017 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,591 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2009 | 11 | 2 | 1,705 |
| Winnipeg February Sect-B | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,496 |
| Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,449 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clifford Goodman's chess games?
170 games by Clifford Goodman, from Dec 2025 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 Clifford Goodman has played.
What does Clifford Goodman play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Clifford Goodman opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clifford Goodman answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Clifford Goodman play as White?
As White, Clifford Goodman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clifford Goodman play as Black?
As Black, Clifford Goodman most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Clifford Goodman's FIDE rating?
Clifford Goodman is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,664 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Clifford Goodman played?
Our database contains 170 games by Clifford Goodman, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 34 draws, 89 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clifford Goodman?
170 games by Clifford Goodman 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.