Prepare against Irina Briggs
United Kingdom · World #138,810 classical · FIDE ID 486345
When preparing against Irina Briggs, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 39 games by Irina Briggs, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Irina Briggs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Briggs 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 | 1,623 | 1,626 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,592 | 1,592 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,629 | 1,710 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 15.4% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Briggs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Briggs's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Briggs usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Briggs usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Briggs usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Irina Briggs's chess games
All 39 games by Irina Briggs in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alexandra Hardwick | 1,815 | UK Open Blitz Women Final | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Jeff Wilson | 1,466 | ch-BCF AM U1600 Open | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Mark J Smith | 1,079 | ch-BCF AM U1600 Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2024 | 15 | 2 | 1,686 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 2 | 1,445 |
| ch-BCF AM U1600 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,543 |
| 4NCL Bradford U1700 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Briggs's chess games?
39 games by Irina Briggs, from Aug 2023 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 Irina Briggs has played.
What does Irina Briggs play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Irina Briggs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Briggs answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Irina Briggs play as White?
As White, Irina Briggs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Briggs play as Black?
As Black, Irina Briggs most often plays: Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Irina Briggs's FIDE rating?
Irina Briggs is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,592 in rapid and 1,629 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,626 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Irina Briggs played?
Our database contains 39 games by Irina Briggs, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Briggs?
39 games by Irina Briggs 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.