Prepare against Neal Fisher
United Kingdom · World #121,929 classical · FIDE ID 442100
When preparing against Neal Fisher, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Neal Fisher, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neal Fisher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neal Fisher 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 | 1,668 | 1,713 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,662 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,711 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 66 | 22 | 79 | 39.5% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 9 | 39 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 32 | 13 | 40 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neal Fisher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neal Fisher's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 69.5% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 24 | 29.3% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 49.1% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 39.6% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Fisher usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 83.0% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 15.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Neal Fisher's chess games
All 167 games by Neal Fisher in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 66 wins, 22 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Jacques Tivillier | 1,945 | chT-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online Playoffs | B07 |
| May 2020 | Peter M Bevan | 1,855 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A48 |
| May 2020 | Conrad Allison | 1,837 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B13 |
| Apr 2020 | Mark1 Smith | 1,832 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Theodoros Vasiliadis | 1,820 | chT-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online Playoffs | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 15 | 4 | 1,772 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,124 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,617 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz B | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| English Online Blitz Gp2 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,781 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,483 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,307 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neal Fisher's chess games?
167 games by Neal Fisher, from Jun 2014 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 Neal Fisher has played.
What does Neal Fisher play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Neal Fisher opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neal Fisher answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Neal Fisher play as White?
As White, Neal Fisher's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neal Fisher play as Black?
As Black, Neal Fisher most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Neal Fisher's FIDE rating?
Neal Fisher is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Neal Fisher played?
Our database contains 167 games by Neal Fisher, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 22 draws, 79 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neal Fisher?
167 games by Neal Fisher 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.