Prepare against Matthew J Harborne
United Kingdom · World #21,291 classical · FIDE ID 411531
Our database contains 69 games by Matthew J Harborne, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew J Harborne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew J Harborne 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 | 2,046 | 2,142 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,121 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,121 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 34.8% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew J Harborne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew J Harborne's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Harborne usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Harborne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Harborne usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matthew J Harborne's chess games
All 69 games by Matthew J Harborne in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Mark Lyell | 2,265 | 89th ch-BCF | B12 |
| Oct 2001 | Krunal Kahar | 2,172 | 2nd Ampleforth Masters U18 | A46 |
| Oct 2001 | Thomas CM Nixon | 2,139 | Ampleforth Masters U18 Playoff | C90 |
| Sep 2007 | Michael J Hardman | 2,117 | chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B18 |
| Sep 2002 | Peter Cafolla | 2,109 | 11th Monarch Assurance | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| 11th Monarch Assurance | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,144 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,984 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open A | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew J Harborne's chess games?
69 games by Matthew J Harborne, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Matthew J Harborne has played.
What does Matthew J Harborne play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Matthew J Harborne opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew J Harborne answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew J Harborne play as White?
As White, Matthew J Harborne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew J Harborne play as Black?
As Black, Matthew J Harborne most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Matthew J Harborne's FIDE rating?
Matthew J Harborne is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Matthew J Harborne played?
Our database contains 69 games by Matthew J Harborne, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew J Harborne?
69 games by Matthew J Harborne 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.