Prepare against Geoffrey M Brown
United Kingdom · World #75,641 classical · FIDE ID 446416
When preparing against Geoffrey M Brown, expect 1.f4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Geoffrey M Brown, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey M Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey M Brown 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 | 1,803 | 1,952 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,839 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,950 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 46 | 61 | 37.1% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 30 | 20 | 34 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey M Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey M Brown's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 59 | 68.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 15.1% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.3% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 69% of White games, 51.7% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Brown usually continues fxe5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Brown usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Brown usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 23.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 91.9% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Geoffrey M Brown's chess games
All 170 games by Geoffrey M Brown in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 63 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 59 | 19/23/17 | 32.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Kjetil Stokke | 2,336 | Pattaya Open | A25 |
| Oct 2019 | David B Graham | 2,162 | West Wales Open | A02 |
| Jun 2018 | Philip J Crocker | 2,109 | 3rd North Wales Open | A03 |
| Jul 2018 | Kenneth I Norman | 2,094 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | A07 |
| Dec 2015 | Ahmad Ismail | 2,031 | 7th Penang Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,656 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Chiang Mai Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey M Brown's chess games?
170 games by Geoffrey M Brown, from May 2015 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 Geoffrey M Brown has played.
What does Geoffrey M Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Geoffrey M Brown opens with 1.f4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey M Brown answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey M Brown play as White?
As White, Geoffrey M Brown's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey M Brown play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey M Brown most often plays: Horwitz Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Geoffrey M Brown's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey M Brown is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Geoffrey M Brown played?
Our database contains 170 games by Geoffrey M Brown, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey M Brown?
170 games by Geoffrey M Brown 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.