Prepare against Finlay Bowcott-Terry
United Kingdom · World #6,111 classical · FIDE ID 449199
When preparing against Finlay Bowcott-Terry, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 57.6% over 33 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Finlay Bowcott-Terry, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Finlay Bowcott-Terry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finlay Bowcott-Terry 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 | 2,245 | 2,257 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,295 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 117 | 51 | 67 | 49.8% |
| As White | 119 | 66 | 24 | 29 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 116 | 51 | 27 | 38 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finlay Bowcott-Terry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finlay Bowcott-Terry's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 89.0% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Bowcott-Terry usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 67.3% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 77.5% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Finlay Bowcott-Terry's chess games
All 235 games by Finlay Bowcott-Terry in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Sep 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: 117 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/9/5 | 57.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 19/4/9 | 59.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,524 | Stafford Loz Coopers Birthday | A96 |
| Jul 2026 | Stanley Badacsonyi | 2,476 | Wood Green Blitz 2026 | C58 |
| Jul 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,460 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | B53 |
| Mar 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,436 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,230 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 15 | 2,214 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,149 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,195 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,313 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,391 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,313 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finlay Bowcott-Terry's chess games?
235 games by Finlay Bowcott-Terry, from Sep 2017 to Sep 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 Finlay Bowcott-Terry has played.
What does Finlay Bowcott-Terry play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Finlay Bowcott-Terry opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finlay Bowcott-Terry answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Finlay Bowcott-Terry play as White?
As White, Finlay Bowcott-Terry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finlay Bowcott-Terry play as Black?
As Black, Finlay Bowcott-Terry most often plays: Dutch Defense (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Finlay Bowcott-Terry's FIDE rating?
Finlay Bowcott-Terry is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Finlay Bowcott-Terry played?
Our database contains 235 games by Finlay Bowcott-Terry, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finlay Bowcott-Terry?
235 games by Finlay Bowcott-Terry 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.