Prepare against Corey Acor
FM · United States · World #11,003 classical · FIDE ID 2024861
When preparing against Corey Acor, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Corey Acor, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Corey Acor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Corey Acor 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 | 2,155 | 2,326 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,316 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,341 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 325 | 94 | 239 | 49.4% |
| As White | 333 | 178 | 47 | 108 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 325 | 147 | 47 | 131 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Corey Acor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Corey Acor's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 321 | 96.4% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Acor usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Acor usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Acor usually continues d3 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Acor usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Acor usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Acor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 144 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 94.2% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Corey Acor's chess games
All 658 games by Corey Acor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 325 wins, 94 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 137 | 77/22/38 | 56.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 39 | 22/3/14 | 56.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 33 | 23/4/6 | 69.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 33 | 15/5/13 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 67 | 35/7/25 | 52.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 47 | 19/7/21 | 40.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Yi Wei | 2,732 | Titled Tue | C26 |
| Nov 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | B25 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,683 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Dec 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Dec 2020 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 434 | 254 | 2,439 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,502 |
| 1st Pozarevac Rudar | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,470 |
| 20th Marianske Lazne IM B2 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,397 |
| Arandjelovac ASK-1 GM | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2,181 |
| 20th Prague Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,314 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 02 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,019 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Corey Acor's chess games?
658 games by Corey Acor, from Oct 2005 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 Corey Acor has played.
What does Corey Acor play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Corey Acor opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Corey Acor answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Corey Acor play as White?
As White, Corey Acor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (137 games, 56.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (39 games, 56.4% win rate); Vienna Game (33 games, 69.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Corey Acor play as Black?
As Black, Corey Acor most often plays: Budapest Defense (67 games, 52.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (24 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 325 games.
What is Corey Acor's FIDE rating?
Corey Acor is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Corey Acor played?
Our database contains 658 games by Corey Acor, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 94 draws, 239 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Corey Acor?
658 games by Corey Acor 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.