Prepare against Mark Henry
Jamaica · World #105,026 classical · FIDE ID 7400039
When preparing against Mark Henry, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 69 games by Mark Henry, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Henry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Henry 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 | 1,715 | 1,934 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,849 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 23 | 7 | 39 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Henry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Henry's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Henry usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Henry usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Henry usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Henry usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Mark Henry's chess games
All 69 games by Mark Henry in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Shane Matthews | 2,231 | ch-JAM | B33 |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Myers | 2,103 | ch-JAM | A34 |
| Sep 2007 | Andrew Mellace | 2,055 | ch-JAM | B00 |
| Jul 2011 | Peter Thomas | 1,991 | ch-JAM | E90 |
| Feb 2009 | Damion Davy | 1,939 | Kingston Futures | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM | 2011 | 33 | 9 | 1,891 |
| Kingston President's Invitational | 2001 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| Kingston Futures | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,616 |
| Kingston New Year Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 69 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Henry's chess games?
69 games by Mark Henry, from Jan 2007 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 Henry has played.
What does Mark Henry play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Mark Henry opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Henry answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Mark Henry play as White?
As White, Mark Henry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Henry play as Black?
As Black, Mark Henry most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Mark Henry's FIDE rating?
Mark Henry is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Mark Henry played?
Our database contains 69 games by Mark Henry, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Henry?
69 games by Mark Henry 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.