Prepare against Howard Dobson
IOM · World #57,072 classical · FIDE ID 448893
Our database contains 45 games by Howard Dobson, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Howard Dobson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Howard Dobson 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 | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Howard Dobson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Howard Dobson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 73.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 73.7% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dobson usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Dobson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Dobson usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dobson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Dobson usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Dobson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Howard Dobson's chess games
All 45 games by Howard Dobson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Victor Magold | 2,095 | ch-IOM | D47 |
| Mar 2019 | Nathan L Gittens | 1,975 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Colin F S Davison | 1,866 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Dec 2021 | Sanjay Gumireddy | 1,860 | ch-IOM | C42 |
| Nov 2015 | Karol Grzybowski | 1,742 | BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,506 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,693 |
| Isle of Man Minor | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,525 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
| ch-IOM | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,736 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Howard Dobson's chess games?
45 games by Howard Dobson, from Dec 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 Howard Dobson has played.
What does Howard Dobson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Howard Dobson opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Howard Dobson answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Howard Dobson play as White?
As White, Howard Dobson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Howard Dobson play as Black?
As Black, Howard Dobson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Howard Dobson's FIDE rating?
Howard Dobson is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Howard Dobson played?
Our database contains 45 games by Howard Dobson, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Howard Dobson?
45 games by Howard Dobson 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.