Prepare against Mark Sr Radford
United Kingdom · World #104,215 classical · FIDE ID 429910
When preparing against Mark Sr Radford, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (45%).
Our database contains 63 games by Mark Sr Radford, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Sr Radford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Sr Radford 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 | 1,717 | 1,771 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,831 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 25.4% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Sr Radford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Sr Radford's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 50.0% | 34.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 34.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Radford usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Radford usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Radford usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Radford usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Radford usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Radford usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Mark Sr Radford's chess games
All 63 games by Mark Sr Radford in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | John M Quinn | 2,084 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E32 |
| Jul 2018 | Joshua Pink | 1,891 | 19th Telford 4NCL Open B | E10 |
| May 2018 | Robert Wynn Stephens | 1,802 | Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | A80 |
| Jan 2024 | Tak-Shing Chan | 1,784 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D13 |
| May 2018 | Philip M Chapman | 1,772 | Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,704 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,794 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,755 |
| Nottingham 4NCL Major Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,641 |
| Telford 4NCL Major Open 22nd | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Sr Radford's chess games?
63 games by Mark Sr Radford, from Apr 2017 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 Sr Radford has played.
What does Mark Sr Radford play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mark Sr Radford opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Sr Radford answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mark Sr Radford play as White?
As White, Mark Sr Radford's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Sr Radford play as Black?
As Black, Mark Sr Radford most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Mark Sr Radford's FIDE rating?
Mark Sr Radford is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (May 2025).
How many games has Mark Sr Radford played?
Our database contains 63 games by Mark Sr Radford, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Sr Radford?
63 games by Mark Sr Radford 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.