Prepare against Frankie Murray
United Kingdom · World #101,412 classical · FIDE ID 2402963
When preparing against Frankie Murray, expect 1.c4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (90%).
Our database contains 60 games by Frankie Murray, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frankie Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frankie Murray 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 | 1,725 | 1,940 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,770 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,937 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 13 | 18 | 29 | 21.7% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frankie Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frankie Murray's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 76.7% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 34.8% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Murray usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Frankie Murray's chess games
All 60 games by Frankie Murray in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Sep 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, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hugh Lamarque | 1,991 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Sam Collins | 1,947 | 128th ch-SCO Open | C17 |
| May 2026 | Aadith Prabhu | 1,932 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | A18 |
| Sep 2026 | Ian A Marks | 1,882 | Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | C03 |
| Sep 2026 | Harry E Smith | 1,817 | Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,864 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,794 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,769 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Perth Congress | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,559 |
| 4th East Kilbride Weekly Open | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frankie Murray's chess games?
60 games by Frankie Murray, from Jan 2016 to Sep 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 Frankie Murray has played.
What does Frankie Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Frankie Murray opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frankie Murray answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Frankie Murray play as White?
As White, Frankie Murray's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frankie Murray play as Black?
As Black, Frankie Murray most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Frankie Murray's FIDE rating?
Frankie Murray is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Frankie Murray played?
Our database contains 60 games by Frankie Murray, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frankie Murray?
60 games by Frankie Murray 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.