Prepare against Harry Bryant
CM · United Kingdom · World #15,607 classical · FIDE ID 489158
When preparing against Harry Bryant, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Harry Bryant, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harry Bryant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Bryant 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 | 2,099 | 2,209 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,155 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,193 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 103 | 41 | 163 | 33.6% |
| As White | 155 | 49 | 24 | 82 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 152 | 54 | 17 | 81 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Bryant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Bryant's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 88.4% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bryant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bryant usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bryant usually continues d4 (18.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bryant usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bryant usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (10% of these games) — Bryant usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 68.6% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.6% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 73.5% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Harry Bryant's chess games
All 307 games by Harry Bryant in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 103 wins, 41 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/0/10 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,428 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,426 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| Jan 2026 | Tatev Abrahamyan | 2,389 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Savitha Shri B | 2,356 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 61 | 21 | 2,037 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,193 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,028 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,229 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,227 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Bryant's chess games?
307 games by Harry Bryant, from Jul 2021 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 Harry Bryant has played.
What does Harry Bryant play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Harry Bryant opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Bryant answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Harry Bryant play as White?
As White, Harry Bryant's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Bryant play as Black?
As Black, Harry Bryant most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Harry Bryant's FIDE rating?
Harry Bryant is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Harry Bryant played?
Our database contains 307 games by Harry Bryant, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 41 draws, 163 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Bryant?
307 games by Harry Bryant 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.