Prepare against Corey Russell
FM · United States · World #21,086 classical · FIDE ID 2006618
Our database contains 116 games by Corey Russell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Corey Russell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Corey Russell 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 | 2,048 | 2,314 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 33 | 38 | 38.8% |
| As White | 57 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Corey Russell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Corey Russell's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 54.4% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 35.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 80.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Russell usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Russell usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Corey Russell's chess games
All 116 games by Corey Russell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Shunkai Peng | 2,352 | ch-Oregon | B94 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktors Pupols | 2,270 | ch-Washington State A | A70 |
| Jan 1999 | Andrie Zaremba | 2,266 | US Open 100 | D15 |
| Jan 1993 | Juan Leon Jimenez Molina | 2,240 | NWC Open 09 | E90 |
| Mar 2000 | Gregor Netolitzky | 2,228 | Oz.com qual blitz | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oregon | 2018 | 52 | 25 | 2,097 |
| ch-Washington State A | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 1995 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Washington State | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,208 |
| NWC Open 09 | 1993 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,506 |
| NWC Open 04 | 1993 | 4 | 1 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Corey Russell's chess games?
116 games by Corey Russell, from Apr 2003 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 Corey Russell has played.
What does Corey Russell play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Corey Russell opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Corey Russell answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Corey Russell play as White?
As White, Corey Russell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Corey Russell play as Black?
As Black, Corey Russell most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Corey Russell's FIDE rating?
Corey Russell is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Corey Russell played?
Our database contains 116 games by Corey Russell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Corey Russell?
116 games by Corey Russell 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.