Prepare against Mark Broom
United Kingdom · World #12,067 classical · FIDE ID 411272
Our database contains 54 games by Mark Broom, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Broom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Broom 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 | 2,140 | 2,207 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Broom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Broom's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Broom usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Broom usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Broom usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Broom usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Mark Broom's chess games
All 54 games by Mark Broom in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | John M Emms | 2,502 | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A36 |
| Jan 2001 | Daniel B Rosen | 2,224 | chT3a-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | A25 |
| Apr 2005 | Andrew H L Hon | 2,210 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | C27 |
| Jan 2004 | Chris Briscoe | 2,192 | chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | A25 |
| Jan 2003 | John Trevelyan | 2,191 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,937 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,189 |
| chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 2,116 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,280 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,145 |
| Paisley Open | 1995 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,276 |
| Hastings Weekend Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Broom's chess games?
54 games by Mark Broom, from Jul 2003 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 Mark Broom has played.
What does Mark Broom play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mark Broom opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Broom answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mark Broom play as White?
As White, Mark Broom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Broom play as Black?
As Black, Mark Broom most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mark Broom's FIDE rating?
Mark Broom is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Mark Broom played?
Our database contains 54 games by Mark Broom, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Broom?
54 games by Mark Broom 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.