Prepare against Frederick Fairhurst
United Kingdom · World #58,070 classical · FIDE ID 343425682
When preparing against Frederick Fairhurst, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 55 games by Frederick Fairhurst, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frederick Fairhurst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederick Fairhurst 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 | 1,863 | 1,863 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,858 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 41.8% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederick Fairhurst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederick Fairhurst's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 32.1% score
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Fairhurst usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Frederick Fairhurst's chess games
All 55 games by Frederick Fairhurst in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Matthew P George | 1,999 | British Rapidplay | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Charlie Pearson | 1,869 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Sean M Lightbown | 1,856 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B21 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew R Wilson | 1,810 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | C69 |
| Apr 2026 | Paul Roper | 1,808 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,823 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,721 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederick Fairhurst's chess games?
55 games by Frederick Fairhurst, from Feb 2024 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 Frederick Fairhurst has played.
What does Frederick Fairhurst play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Frederick Fairhurst opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederick Fairhurst answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Frederick Fairhurst play as White?
As White, Frederick Fairhurst's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederick Fairhurst play as Black?
As Black, Frederick Fairhurst most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Frederick Fairhurst's FIDE rating?
Frederick Fairhurst is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Frederick Fairhurst played?
Our database contains 55 games by Frederick Fairhurst, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederick Fairhurst?
55 games by Frederick Fairhurst 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.