Prepare against Mark Holness
CM · Jamaica · World #40,503 classical · FIDE ID 7400233
When preparing against Mark Holness, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Mark Holness, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Holness's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Holness 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 | 1,933 | 2,091 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,937 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 58 | 58 | 80 | 29.6% |
| As White | 99 | 41 | 31 | 27 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 17 | 27 | 53 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Holness's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Holness's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 56.6% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.1% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Holness usually continues c3 (74.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Holness usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Holness usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Holness usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Holness usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Holness usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 54.7% | 29.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 26.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 50.0% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
Mark Holness's chess games
All 196 games by Mark Holness in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 58 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Carlos Martinez | 2,270 | San Felipe zt | C68 |
| Jan 1999 | Frank Yee | 2,200 | San Felipe zt | D01 |
| Aug 1999 | Mario Marshall | 2,200 | ch-JAM 31st | B16 |
| Jun 2010 | Marcus Joseph | 2,166 | Caribbean sub zt 2.3.5 | B01 |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Myers | 2,081 | ch-JAM | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM | 2011 | 60 | 26.5 | 2,017 |
| Jamaica Masters | 1998 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| Jamaica Open | 1998 | 12 | 8 | – |
| ch-JAM 29th | 1997 | 11 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-JAM 32nd | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| Kingston Knockout | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 33rd ch-JAM | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| San Felipe zt | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Holness's chess games?
196 games by Mark Holness, from Apr 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 Holness has played.
What does Mark Holness play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Mark Holness opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Holness answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Mark Holness play as White?
As White, Mark Holness's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Holness play as Black?
As Black, Mark Holness most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Mark Holness's FIDE rating?
Mark Holness is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mark Holness played?
Our database contains 196 games by Mark Holness, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Holness?
196 games by Mark Holness 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.