Prepare against Harry Press
Australia · World #9,698 classical · FIDE ID 3215539
When preparing against Harry Press, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 148 games by Harry Press, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harry Press's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Press 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 | 2,175 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,130 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,052 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 57 | 37 | 54 | 38.5% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 26 | 13 | 31 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Press's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Press's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 61.5% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 26 | 33.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Press usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Press usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Press usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Press usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Press usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Press usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 77.4% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Harry Press's chess games
All 148 games by Harry Press in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 37 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Rathanvel,V | 2,492 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B53 |
| Apr 2022 | Junta Ikeda | 2,460 | 59th Doeberl Cup | B52 |
| Apr 2024 | Arghyadip Das | 2,405 | Melbourne Open | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Martynov,P2 | 2,320 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B21 |
| Dec 2016 | Valentin Gaudeau | 2,182 | 92nd Hastings Masters | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2015 | 25 | 15.5 | 1,712 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,219 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 2,175 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Press's chess games?
148 games by Harry Press, from Nov 2011 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 Press has played.
What does Harry Press play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Harry Press opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Press answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harry Press play as White?
As White, Harry Press's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Press play as Black?
As Black, Harry Press most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Harry Press's FIDE rating?
Harry Press is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Harry Press played?
Our database contains 148 games by Harry Press, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 37 draws, 54 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Press?
148 games by Harry Press 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.