Prepare against Douglas M Bryson
IM · United Kingdom · World #4,066 classical · FIDE ID 2400073
When preparing against Douglas M Bryson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.3% over 38 games.
Our database contains 478 games by Douglas M Bryson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Douglas M Bryson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Douglas M Bryson 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 | 2,301 | 2,389 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,350 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 197 | 156 | 125 | 41.2% |
| As White | 235 | 110 | 80 | 45 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 243 | 87 | 76 | 80 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Douglas M Bryson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Douglas M Bryson's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bryson usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bryson usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bryson usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 56.3% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 16.5% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 12.6% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.8% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 93.5% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
Douglas M Bryson's chess games
All 478 games by Douglas M Bryson 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: 197 wins, 156 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 15/3/0 | 83.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 47 | 19/14/14 | 40.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 38 | 10/11/17 | 26.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Hugo Spangenberg | 2,530 | Hastings Open 9495 | B41 |
| Oct 2000 | Davor Rogic | 2,501 | Olympiad-34 | C28 |
| Jan 1994 | Michele Godena | 2,480 | 10th Cappelle Open | B66 |
| Dec 1994 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,475 | Olympiad-31 | C50 |
| Jul 1985 | Praveen M Thipsay | 2,470 | 72nd British Championship | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2007 | 135 | 86 | 2,386 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2002 | 18 | 9 | 2,268 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 1989 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,445 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| 9th EU-chT | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,425 |
| ch-SCO Open 127th | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen R Mannion (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Douglas M Bryson's chess games?
478 games by Douglas M Bryson, 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 Douglas M Bryson has played.
What does Douglas M Bryson play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Douglas M Bryson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Douglas M Bryson answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Douglas M Bryson play as White?
As White, Douglas M Bryson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Douglas M Bryson play as Black?
As Black, Douglas M Bryson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Douglas M Bryson's FIDE rating?
Douglas M Bryson is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Douglas M Bryson played?
Our database contains 478 games by Douglas M Bryson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 156 draws, 125 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Douglas M Bryson?
478 games by Douglas M Bryson 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.