Prepare against Neil H Bradbury
IM · United Kingdom · World #10,342 classical · FIDE ID 400513
When preparing against Neil H Bradbury, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Neil H Bradbury, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neil H Bradbury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil H Bradbury 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 | 2,164 | 2,363 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,148 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 126 | 95 | 108 | 38.3% |
| As White | 164 | 77 | 40 | 47 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 49 | 55 | 61 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil H Bradbury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil H Bradbury's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 98.8% | 59.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bradbury usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bradbury usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bradbury usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Bradbury usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 40.3% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 24 | 38.7% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 17.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 97.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Neil H Bradbury's chess games
All 329 games by Neil H Bradbury 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: 126 wins, 95 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1983 | Garry Kasparov | 2,690 | Kasparov Simul | E27 |
| Jan 1990 | Peter Lukacs | 2,505 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | E11 |
| Jan 1988 | Niaz Murshed | 2,475 | 12th Lloyds Bank Open | E20 |
| Aug 2019 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,466 | 106th ch-GBR | A40 |
| Aug 1983 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,465 | British CF-70 Championship | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nat West Young Masters | 1985 | 17 | 9 | 2,388 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,138 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,459 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 7 | 2,519 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Oxford International | 1984 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil H Bradbury's chess games?
329 games by Neil H Bradbury, 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 H Bradbury has played.
What does Neil H Bradbury play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Neil H Bradbury opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil H Bradbury answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Neil H Bradbury play as White?
As White, Neil H Bradbury's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil H Bradbury play as Black?
As Black, Neil H Bradbury most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Neil H Bradbury's FIDE rating?
Neil H Bradbury is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Neil H Bradbury played?
Our database contains 329 games by Neil H Bradbury, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 95 draws, 108 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil H Bradbury?
329 games by Neil H Bradbury 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.