Prepare against Neil S Homer
United Kingdom · World #115,274 classical · FIDE ID 418676
When preparing against Neil S Homer, expect 1.Nf3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Neil S Homer, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neil S Homer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil S Homer 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 | 1,686 | 1,775 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 81 | 122 | 157 | 22.5% |
| As White | 172 | 40 | 58 | 74 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 188 | 41 | 64 | 83 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil S Homer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil S Homer's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 144 | 83.7% | 37.8% |
| e4 | 26 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Homer usually continues c4 (31.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Homer usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Homer usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Homer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Homer usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Homer usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 78 | 100.0% | 37.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Neil S Homer's chess games
All 360 games by Neil S Homer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 81 wins, 122 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/7/19 | 21.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 3/13/9 | 12.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Paul D Shepherd | 2,070 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | D32 |
| Jul 2014 | Mitchell R Burke | 1,974 | ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | B13 |
| Apr 2014 | David A Tidmarsh | 1,948 | 04 Sunningdale e2e4 U2200 Open | D56 |
| Aug 2015 | Mark V Abbott | 1,926 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | B38 |
| Jul 2014 | James P Friar | 1,890 | ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,707 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major D | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,498 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Major-E | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil S Homer's chess games?
360 games by Neil S Homer, from Mar 2010 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 S Homer has played.
What does Neil S Homer play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Neil S Homer opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil S Homer answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Neil S Homer play as White?
As White, Neil S Homer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 12.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil S Homer play as Black?
As Black, Neil S Homer most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Neil S Homer's FIDE rating?
Neil S Homer is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Neil S Homer played?
Our database contains 360 games by Neil S Homer, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 122 draws, 157 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil S Homer?
360 games by Neil S Homer 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.