Prepare against Edward J Farrington
United Kingdom · World #27,779 classical · FIDE ID 414310
Our database contains 59 games by Edward J Farrington, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward J Farrington's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward J Farrington 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 | 1,999 | 2,070 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,005 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,043 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 44.1% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward J Farrington's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward J Farrington's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Farrington usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Farrington usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Farrington usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Farrington usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Farrington usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Farrington usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Edward J Farrington's chess games
All 59 games by Edward J Farrington in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,529 | 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | B23 |
| May 2014 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,217 | 5th Lille Luce Open | A00 |
| Aug 2016 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,192 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | C11 |
| May 2015 | Mehdi Roger | 2,176 | 6th Lille Luce Open | A08 |
| Jul 2019 | Chris J Gant | 2,125 | ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,955 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,992 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,091 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward J Farrington's chess games?
59 games by Edward J Farrington, from Sep 2010 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 Edward J Farrington has played.
What does Edward J Farrington play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Edward J Farrington opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward J Farrington answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b5 (22% of games).
What openings does Edward J Farrington play as White?
As White, Edward J Farrington's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Saragossa Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward J Farrington play as Black?
As Black, Edward J Farrington most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); St. George Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Edward J Farrington's FIDE rating?
Edward J Farrington is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Edward J Farrington played?
Our database contains 59 games by Edward J Farrington, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 13 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward J Farrington?
59 games by Edward J Farrington 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.