Prepare against Lewis Brookens
United Kingdom · World #56,461 classical · FIDE ID 2403552
When preparing against Lewis Brookens, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lewis Brookens, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lewis Brookens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lewis Brookens 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 | 1,868 | 1,947 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,913 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,913 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 29.0% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lewis Brookens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lewis Brookens's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Brookens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Brookens usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Brookens usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brookens usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brookens usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Lewis Brookens's chess games
All 31 games by Lewis Brookens in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hanieh Khalaji | 2,124 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | A83 |
| Feb 2017 | Tom Donohue | 1,973 | Perth Congress | E11 |
| Nov 2023 | Mike Chisholm | 1,917 | Glasgow Open | E21 |
| Nov 2023 | Jonathan McKay | 1,915 | Glasgow Open | A36 |
| May 2026 | Kyriakos McKenzie | 1,767 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| Ayr Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,647 |
| Perth Congress | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lewis Brookens's chess games?
31 games by Lewis Brookens, from Mar 2017 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 Lewis Brookens has played.
What does Lewis Brookens play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Lewis Brookens opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lewis Brookens answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Lewis Brookens play as White?
As White, Lewis Brookens's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lewis Brookens play as Black?
As Black, Lewis Brookens most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Lewis Brookens's FIDE rating?
Lewis Brookens is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (May 2017).
How many games has Lewis Brookens played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lewis Brookens, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lewis Brookens?
31 games by Lewis Brookens 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.