Prepare against Dennis Owen
United Kingdom · World #44,803 classical · FIDE ID 470830
Our database contains 63 games by Dennis Owen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Owen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Owen 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 | 1,914 | 2,095 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,985 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 22.2% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Owen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Owen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Owen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Owen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Owen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Owen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Dennis Owen's chess games
All 63 games by Dennis Owen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Michael Surtees | 2,154 | 42nd Blackpool Open | B12 |
| Mar 2013 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 2,032 | 37th Blackpool Open | B12 |
| Mar 2008 | Amisha Parmar | 1,995 | 32nd Blackpool Open | B19 |
| Mar 2024 | Michael Ridge | 1,897 | Bolton Easter Open | C02 |
| Dec 2010 | Michael Veznik | 1,819 | London Classic Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,997 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2024 | 17 | 6 | 1,803 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,739 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| 32nd Blackpool Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| 42nd Blackpool Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
| 37th Blackpool Open | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com Open B | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Owen's chess games?
63 games by Dennis Owen, from Jan 2008 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 Dennis Owen has played.
What does Dennis Owen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Dennis Owen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Owen answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dennis Owen play as White?
As White, Dennis Owen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Owen play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Owen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Dennis Owen's FIDE rating?
Dennis Owen is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Dennis Owen played?
Our database contains 63 games by Dennis Owen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Owen?
63 games by Dennis Owen 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.