Prepare against Elliot Raymer
Canada · World #55,464 classical · FIDE ID 2605694
Our database contains 114 games by Elliot Raymer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elliot Raymer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elliot Raymer 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 | 1,872 | 1,883 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 43 | 14 | 57 | 37.7% |
| As White | 61 | 28 | 7 | 26 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 7 | 31 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elliot Raymer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elliot Raymer's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Raymer usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Raymer usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Raymer usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Elliot Raymer's chess games
All 114 games by Elliot Raymer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 21 | 10/0/11 | 47.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Bernd Wagner | 2,218 | 49th ch-CAN Open | C04 |
| Jul 2012 | Alfred Pechisker | 2,197 | 49th ch-CAN Open | B21 |
| Jan 2006 | Paul Brown | 2,104 | Victoria MacAdam Memorial | C01 |
| Jul 2012 | Jack Cheng | 1,987 | 49th ch-CAN Open | C55 |
| Oct 2017 | Rowan James | 1,911 | Victoria Saanich Inv III A | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,495 |
| Victoria MacAdam Memorial | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Victoria Labour Day Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,649 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Victoria Taylor Memorial | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| Macskasy Memorial D | 2005 | 5 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elliot Raymer's chess games?
114 games by Elliot Raymer, from Apr 2016 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 Elliot Raymer has played.
What does Elliot Raymer play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Elliot Raymer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elliot Raymer answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elliot Raymer play as White?
As White, Elliot Raymer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elliot Raymer play as Black?
As Black, Elliot Raymer most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Elliot Raymer's FIDE rating?
Elliot Raymer is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Elliot Raymer played?
Our database contains 114 games by Elliot Raymer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 57 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elliot Raymer?
114 games by Elliot Raymer 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.