Prepare against Neil E G Crickmore
United Kingdom · World #17,944 classical · FIDE ID 406856
Our database contains 97 games by Neil E G Crickmore, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil E G Crickmore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil E G Crickmore 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 | 2,075 | 2,187 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 32 | 37 | 28 | 33.0% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil E G Crickmore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil E G Crickmore's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 87.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Crickmore usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Crickmore usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Crickmore usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Crickmore usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 52.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Neil E G Crickmore's chess games
All 97 games by Neil E G Crickmore 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: 32 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Marcelo A. Panelo Munoz | 2,404 | 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | D89 |
| Aug 2005 | Julio Antonio Hernando Rodrigo | 2,371 | 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | E20 |
| Aug 2017 | Hector Elissalt Cardenas | 2,360 | ch-EU Seniors 50 | D85 |
| Aug 2017 | Joan Pomes Marcet | 2,340 | ch-EU Seniors 50 | E46 |
| May 2003 | Werner Kohl | 2,305 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,086 |
| 106th ch-GBR | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,177 |
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,452 |
| West of England Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,268 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil E G Crickmore's chess games?
97 games by Neil E G Crickmore, 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 Neil E G Crickmore has played.
What does Neil E G Crickmore play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Neil E G Crickmore opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil E G Crickmore answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Neil E G Crickmore play as White?
As White, Neil E G Crickmore's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil E G Crickmore play as Black?
As Black, Neil E G Crickmore most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Neil E G Crickmore's FIDE rating?
Neil E G Crickmore is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Neil E G Crickmore played?
Our database contains 97 games by Neil E G Crickmore, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil E G Crickmore?
97 games by Neil E G Crickmore 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.