Prepare against Francis P Best
United Kingdom · World #72,281 classical · FIDE ID 432571
When preparing against Francis P Best, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Francis P Best, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francis P Best's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis P Best 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 | 1,813 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,810 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis P Best's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis P Best's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Best usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Best usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Best usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Best usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Francis P Best's chess games
All 37 games by Francis P Best in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mark E Page | 2,050 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Antony J Wright | 2,010 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Lluis Uso I Cubertorer | 1,877 | Isle of Wight Masters | C05 |
| Oct 2021 | Paul A Johnson | 1,812 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 5 | 2,071 |
| Isle of Wight Open A | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,861 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,486 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
| chT-BCF 2 S4 (4NCL) Online Final | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,922 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis P Best's chess games?
37 games by Francis P Best, from Sep 2014 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 Francis P Best has played.
What does Francis P Best play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Francis P Best opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis P Best answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Francis P Best play as White?
As White, Francis P Best's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis P Best play as Black?
As Black, Francis P Best most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Francis P Best's FIDE rating?
Francis P Best is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Francis P Best played?
Our database contains 37 games by Francis P Best, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis P Best?
37 games by Francis P Best 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.