Prepare against Florence Spirling
United Kingdom · World #115,647 classical · FIDE ID 497223
When preparing against Florence Spirling, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Florence Spirling, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Florence Spirling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florence Spirling 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 | 1,685 | 1,741 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,556 | 1,556 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,747 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florence Spirling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florence Spirling's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Spirling usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Spirling usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Spirling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Spirling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Spirling usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Spirling usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Florence Spirling's chess games
All 41 games by Florence Spirling in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Anusha Subramanian | 2,131 | UK Open Blitz Women Final | B43 |
| Jul 2025 | Bronwen Tuson | 1,663 | Gilbert Cup | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Anika Munshi | 1,654 | Gilbert Cup | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Irina Briggs | 1,607 | UK Open Blitz Women Final | C44 |
| Jul 2025 | Tabitha Ryan | 1,419 | Gilbert Cup | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2024 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| 3rd 4NCL Autumn Online Open U1400 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,188 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1400 Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 944 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2025 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,089 |
| 4NCL Autumn Online Open U1400 4th | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,039 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,403 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florence Spirling's chess games?
41 games by Florence Spirling, from Dec 2021 to Aug 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 Florence Spirling has played.
What does Florence Spirling play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Florence Spirling opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florence Spirling answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Florence Spirling play as White?
As White, Florence Spirling's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florence Spirling play as Black?
As Black, Florence Spirling most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Florence Spirling's FIDE rating?
Florence Spirling is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,556 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Florence Spirling played?
Our database contains 41 games by Florence Spirling, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florence Spirling?
41 games by Florence Spirling 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.