Prepare against Clifton P Ford
United States · World #105,689 classical · FIDE ID 30919487
When preparing against Clifton P Ford, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 86 games by Clifton P Ford, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Clifton P Ford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clifton P Ford 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 | 1,713 | 1,847 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 22 | 23 | 41 | 25.6% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clifton P Ford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clifton P Ford's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ford usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ford usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ford usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Clifton P Ford's chess games
All 86 games by Clifton P Ford in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Henk Noordhoek | 2,004 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C01 |
| Oct 2019 | Thomas W Day | 1,991 | Isle of Man Major Open | E08 |
| Oct 2019 | Zia Mehmet | 1,856 | Isle of Man Major Open | E76 |
| Oct 2019 | Zahed Miah | 1,851 | Isle of Man Major Open | D30 |
| Feb 2017 | Kevin Winter | 1,818 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | A99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,736 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,673 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,832 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,617 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Prague Open B 19th | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,315 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clifton P Ford's chess games?
86 games by Clifton P Ford, from Feb 2016 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 Clifton P Ford has played.
What does Clifton P Ford play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Clifton P Ford opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clifton P Ford answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Clifton P Ford play as White?
As White, Clifton P Ford's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clifton P Ford play as Black?
As Black, Clifton P Ford most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Clifton P Ford's FIDE rating?
Clifton P Ford is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Clifton P Ford played?
Our database contains 86 games by Clifton P Ford, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clifton P Ford?
86 games by Clifton P Ford 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.