Prepare against Mark Bryan
Cyprus · World #66,002 classical · FIDE ID 5900638
When preparing against Mark Bryan, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Mark Bryan, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Bryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Bryan 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 | 1,835 | 1,847 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,874 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,803 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 24 | 41 | 53 | 20.3% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 15.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Bryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Bryan's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 84.7% | 43.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bryan usually continues c3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bryan usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bryan usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bryan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bryan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bryan usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 26.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Mark Bryan's chess games
All 118 games by Mark Bryan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 41 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Barthelemy Bongo Akanga Ndjila | 1,803 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B06 |
| Feb 2022 | Stelios Lazaris | 1,662 | ch-CYP Open | A46 |
| Jun 2022 | Marc Arnold Amako | 1,547 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B07 |
| Mar 2010 | Polyhronis Panayot Drakopoulos | 1,533 | Strovolos Open | B23 |
| Jun 2022 | Thakkar Aarush | 1,416 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-CYP | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,140 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,741 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| 18th chT-EU | 2011 | 8 | 0 | 2,127 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Bryan's chess games?
118 games by Mark Bryan, from May 2010 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 Bryan has played.
What does Mark Bryan play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Mark Bryan opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Bryan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Mark Bryan play as White?
As White, Mark Bryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Bryan play as Black?
As Black, Mark Bryan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Mark Bryan's FIDE rating?
Mark Bryan is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Mark Bryan played?
Our database contains 118 games by Mark Bryan, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 41 draws, 53 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Bryan?
118 games by Mark Bryan 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.