Prepare against Fletcher Baragar
FM · Canada · World #5,647 classical · FIDE ID 2600447
Our database contains 283 games by Fletcher Baragar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fletcher Baragar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fletcher Baragar 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 | 2,256 | 2,287 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,280 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 133 | 61 | 89 | 47.0% |
| As White | 138 | 72 | 28 | 38 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 145 | 61 | 33 | 51 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fletcher Baragar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fletcher Baragar's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 76.1% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 13.8% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.1% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Baragar usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Baragar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Baragar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Baragar usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Baragar usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Baragar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 55.8% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 34 | 44.2% | 73.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Fletcher Baragar's chess games
All 283 games by Fletcher Baragar 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: 133 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,540 | Interzonal-14c | E58 |
| Jan 1984 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,540 | ch-CAN | E45 |
| Jan 1986 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,495 | ch-CAN & zonal | E54 |
| Aug 1981 | Duncan Suttles | 2,470 | Vancouver Open | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Deen Hergott | 2,445 | ch-CAN | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN | 1996 | 44 | 18 | 2,302 |
| ch-Manitoba | 1999 | 35 | 26 | 2,426 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 31 | 23 | 2,312 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 1986 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,366 |
| Winnipeg Open | 1999 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,432 |
| Interzonal-14c | 1987 | 16 | 1.5 | 2,229 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2001 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,256 |
| Canadian Open | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fletcher Baragar's chess games?
283 games by Fletcher Baragar, 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 Fletcher Baragar has played.
What does Fletcher Baragar play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Fletcher Baragar opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fletcher Baragar answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fletcher Baragar play as White?
As White, Fletcher Baragar's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fletcher Baragar play as Black?
As Black, Fletcher Baragar most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Fletcher Baragar's FIDE rating?
Fletcher Baragar is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Fletcher Baragar played?
Our database contains 283 games by Fletcher Baragar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fletcher Baragar?
283 games by Fletcher Baragar 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.