Prepare against Cory Broad
New Zealand · World #133,412 classical · FIDE ID 4317220
When preparing against Cory Broad, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Cory Broad, covering Feb 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Cory Broad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cory Broad 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 | 1,641 | 1,651 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,568 | 1,570 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 24.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 152 rated games against 129 different opponents, across 21 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 53 | 20 | 9 | 24 | 37.7% | 1,781 | 1,637 | 3 |
| Rapid | 53 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 43.4% | 1,693 | 1,548 | 5 |
| Blitz | 44 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 36.4% | 1,728 | 1,440 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 12 | 8 | 48 | 17.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 1,823 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 1,822 | 1,665 |
| 2024 | 34 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 1,644 | 1,488 |
| 2023 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 1,704 | 1,399 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1,323 | 923 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cory Broad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cory Broad's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Broad usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Broad usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Broad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Broad usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Broad usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Cory Broad's chess games
All 33 games by Cory Broad in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Richie Christie | 1,871 | South Island Chess Championships 2025 | Rapid | B02 |
| Oct 2026 | Emma Borriss | 1,748 | 2026 NZ South Island Championship | C56 |
| Oct 2026 | Billy Heard | 1,731 | 2026 NZ South Island Championship | B51 |
| Jan 2023 | Martin Zhou | 1,061 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,596 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,563 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,621 |
| 2026 NZ South Island Championship | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,840 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,806 |
| South Island Chess Championships 2025 | Standard | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
| South Island Chess Championships 2025 | Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,790 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cory Broad's chess games?
33 games by Cory Broad, from Feb 2022 to Nov 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 Cory Broad has played.
What does Cory Broad play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Cory Broad opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cory Broad answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Cory Broad play as White?
As White, Cory Broad's most-played openings in our database are: Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cory Broad play as Black?
As Black, Cory Broad most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Cory Broad's FIDE rating?
Cory Broad is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,651 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Cory Broad played?
Our database contains 33 games by Cory Broad, covering Feb 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cory Broad?
33 games by Cory Broad 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.