Prepare against Neil Farrell
United Kingdom · World #14,464 classical · FIDE ID 2400588
Our database contains 215 games by Neil Farrell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neil Farrell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Farrell 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 | 2,111 | 2,216 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,132 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,147 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 73 | 65 | 77 | 34.0% |
| As White | 106 | 41 | 32 | 33 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 32 | 33 | 44 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Farrell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Farrell's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Farrell usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Farrell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Farrell usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 98.0% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 62.5% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 65.0% |
Neil Farrell's chess games
All 215 games by Neil Farrell 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: 73 wins, 65 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,494 | 4th Calvia Open | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Colin A McNab | 2,460 | chT-SCO 1 | E94 |
| Oct 2007 | Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,405 | 4th Calvia Open | E73 |
| Jan 2001 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,369 | Glenrothes Open | A57 |
| Mar 2020 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,331 | WchT Seniors 50 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,250 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,268 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2005 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,346 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Edinburgh FIDE A | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,399 |
| 2nd Colonia de Sant Jordi Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Farrell's chess games?
215 games by Neil Farrell, 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 Neil Farrell has played.
What does Neil Farrell play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Neil Farrell opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Farrell answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Neil Farrell play as White?
As White, Neil Farrell's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Farrell play as Black?
As Black, Neil Farrell most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Neil Farrell's FIDE rating?
Neil Farrell is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Neil Farrell played?
Our database contains 215 games by Neil Farrell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 65 draws, 77 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Farrell?
215 games by Neil Farrell 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.