Prepare against Helen Archer-Lock
United Kingdom · World #96,713 classical · FIDE ID 436615
When preparing against Helen Archer-Lock, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Helen Archer-Lock, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helen Archer-Lock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helen Archer-Lock 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 | 1,739 | 1,739 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,642 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41.2% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helen Archer-Lock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helen Archer-Lock's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Archer-Lock usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Archer-Lock usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Archer-Lock usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Helen Archer-Lock's chess games
All 34 games by Helen Archer-Lock in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Brendan O'Gorman | 1,743 | Hampshire-chB | D30 |
| Nov 2022 | Ashraf Syed | 1,714 | Hampshire-chB | A53 |
| Jul 2019 | Michael J Gunn | 1,634 | 106th ch-GBR U1750 | C00 |
| Jul 2019 | Mark Heffer | 1,600 | 106th ch-GBR U1750 | E60 |
| Jul 2016 | Mark J Smith | 1,412 | ch-BCF Weekend U120 103rd | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U12 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 58 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U1800 05 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,198 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| ch-BCF Yates Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 189 |
| ch-BCF Weekend U120 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,491 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helen Archer-Lock's chess games?
34 games by Helen Archer-Lock, from Jan 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 Helen Archer-Lock has played.
What does Helen Archer-Lock play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Helen Archer-Lock opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helen Archer-Lock answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Helen Archer-Lock play as White?
As White, Helen Archer-Lock's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helen Archer-Lock play as Black?
As Black, Helen Archer-Lock most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Helen Archer-Lock's FIDE rating?
Helen Archer-Lock is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Helen Archer-Lock played?
Our database contains 34 games by Helen Archer-Lock, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helen Archer-Lock?
34 games by Helen Archer-Lock 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.