Prepare against Harry Minor
United Kingdom · World #111,770 classical · FIDE ID 403300
When preparing against Harry Minor, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 43 games by Harry Minor, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harry Minor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Minor 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 | 1,696 | 1,703 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,707 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 18.6% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Minor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Minor's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 23.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 23.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Minor usually continues exd5 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Minor usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Minor usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Minor usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Harry Minor's chess games
All 43 games by Harry Minor in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Steve Robinson | 1,450 | Douglas IoM Open C | B02 |
| Nov 2014 | Dylan Hung | 1,349 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A26 |
| Oct 2018 | Shmuel Erenberg | 1,117 | Douglas IoM Open C | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Isle of Man | 2009 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,364 |
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,467 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,461 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,368 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,563 |
| 15th Monarch Assurance | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,817 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Minor's chess games?
43 games by Harry Minor, from Nov 2012 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 Harry Minor has played.
What does Harry Minor play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Harry Minor opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Minor answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Harry Minor play as White?
As White, Harry Minor's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Minor play as Black?
As Black, Harry Minor most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Harry Minor's FIDE rating?
Harry Minor is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Harry Minor played?
Our database contains 43 games by Harry Minor, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Minor?
43 games by Harry Minor 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.