Prepare against Francis E Moan
United Kingdom · World #46,728 classical · FIDE ID 424420
Our database contains 42 games by Francis E Moan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis E Moan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis E Moan 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 | 1,906 | 1,916 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,868 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Moan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Moan usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Moan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Moan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Francis E Moan's chess games
All 42 games by Francis E Moan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | William Ward | 2,002 | 98th ch-GBR Major | C02 |
| Dec 2012 | Paul Obiamiwe | 1,997 | 4th London Classic Open | A68 |
| Jul 2011 | Mitchell R Burke | 1,900 | 98th ch-GBR Major | A03 |
| Aug 2013 | Roman Mitra | 1,891 | ch-BCF Major Open | C00 |
| May 2019 | Jon I Lonsdale | 1,832 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| 98th ch-GBR Major | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,987 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open AM Week 2 | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,574 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1112 (4NCL) | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis E Moan's chess games?
42 games by Francis E Moan, from Sep 2011 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 Francis E Moan has played.
What does Francis E Moan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Francis E Moan opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis E Moan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Francis E Moan play as White?
As White, Francis E Moan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis E Moan play as Black?
As Black, Francis E Moan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Francis E Moan's FIDE rating?
Francis E Moan is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Francis E Moan played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francis E Moan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis E Moan?
42 games by Francis E Moan 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.