Prepare against Francis Parker
ZAF · World #35,834 classical · FIDE ID 14309424
When preparing against Francis Parker, expect 1.f4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Francis Parker, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis Parker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis Parker 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 | 1,955 | 2,032 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,977 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 40.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis Parker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis Parker's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 13 | 68.4% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 68% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Parker usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Parker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Parker usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Parker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Parker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Parker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Francis Parker's chess games
All 42 games by Francis Parker in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Alan Scrimgour | 2,087 | chT-BCF 3S 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B00 |
| Mar 2017 | William J Taylor | 2,035 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | C55 |
| Feb 2019 | Adrian Zdanowski | 2,012 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Ivan J Myall | 2,001 | chT2a-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | D03 |
| Mar 2017 | David C Perrett | 1,957 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,739 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| chT-BCF 3S 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,665 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 3 | 3 | 2,192 |
| chT2a-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis Parker's chess games?
42 games by Francis Parker, from Oct 2014 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 Parker has played.
What does Francis Parker play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Francis Parker opens with 1.f4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis Parker answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Francis Parker play as White?
As White, Francis Parker's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis Parker play as Black?
As Black, Francis Parker most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Francis Parker's FIDE rating?
Francis Parker is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Francis Parker played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francis Parker, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis Parker?
42 games by Francis Parker 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.