Prepare against Connor Clarke
United Kingdom · World #17,292 classical · FIDE ID 457655
When preparing against Connor Clarke, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 325 games by Connor Clarke, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Connor Clarke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Connor Clarke 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 | 2,082 | 2,088 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,112 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,244 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 134 | 62 | 129 | 41.2% |
| As White | 165 | 73 | 32 | 60 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 160 | 61 | 30 | 69 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Connor Clarke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Connor Clarke's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 83.0% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 9.7% | 46.9% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nc3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Clarke usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 58.8% | 63.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 35.3% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 71.2% | 33.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 21.2% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
Connor Clarke's chess games
All 325 games by Connor Clarke in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Sep 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: 134 wins, 62 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 72 | 33/12/27 | 45.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A09 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Apr 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Dec 2024 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,555 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Sep 2024 | Johannes Carow | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | D33 |
| Feb 2025 | Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia | 2,406 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 96 | 29.5 | 2,134 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,959 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,123 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 12 | 9 | 2,234 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,029 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Connor Clarke's chess games?
325 games by Connor Clarke, from Mar 2017 to Sep 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 Connor Clarke has played.
What does Connor Clarke play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Connor Clarke opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Connor Clarke answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Connor Clarke play as White?
As White, Connor Clarke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Connor Clarke play as Black?
As Black, Connor Clarke most often plays: Alekhine Defense (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Connor Clarke's FIDE rating?
Connor Clarke is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Connor Clarke played?
Our database contains 325 games by Connor Clarke, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 62 draws, 129 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Connor Clarke?
325 games by Connor Clarke 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.