Prepare against Henry Burton
Wales · World #123,509 classical · FIDE ID 1808192
When preparing against Henry Burton, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Henry Burton, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Henry Burton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Burton 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 | 1,667 | 1,701 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,666 | 1,666 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,630 | 1,681 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 35.5% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 357 rated games against 272 different opponents, across 50 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 112 | 38 | 17 | 57 | 33.9% | 1,649 | 1,557 | 10 |
| Rapid | 86 | 35 | 10 | 41 | 40.7% | 1,711 | 1,557 | 5 |
| Blitz | 159 | 56 | 5 | 98 | 35.2% | 1,602 | 1,447 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 182 | 40 | 21 | 121 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 49 | 24 | 4 | 21 | 49.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 34 | 14 | 33 | 1,730 | 1,693 |
| 2025 | 162 | 62 | 16 | 84 | 1,698 | 1,567 |
| 2024 | 114 | 33 | 2 | 79 | 1,491 | 1,284 |
Where Henry Burton has played
England (26) · Wales (22) · Ireland (1) · Morocco (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Burton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Burton's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burton usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Burton usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Burton usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 60.0% score
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Burton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Burton usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Henry Burton's chess games
All 31 games by Henry Burton in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Oliver Harrison | 1,898 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | C05 |
| Apr 2026 | Mark Thomas | 1,880 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | A48 |
| Nov 2026 | Lachlan Baly Hughes Tyrrell | 1,852 | Witney Congress 2026 | Open | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | Sohana Sengupta | 1,818 | Witney Congress 2026 | Open | C02 |
| Oct 2026 | Carolus Tang | 1,809 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,647 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| Stokes Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,400 |
| Stokes Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,587 |
| 1st Milton Keynes FIDE Rated Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,640 |
| Witney Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Burton's chess games?
31 games by Henry Burton, from May 2024 to Nov 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 Henry Burton has played.
What does Henry Burton play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Henry Burton opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Burton answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Henry Burton play as White?
As White, Henry Burton's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Burton play as Black?
As Black, Henry Burton most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Henry Burton's FIDE rating?
Henry Burton is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,666 in rapid and 1,630 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Henry Burton played?
Our database contains 31 games by Henry Burton, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Burton?
31 games by Henry Burton 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.