Prepare against Neville R Pearce
United Kingdom · World #109,496 classical · FIDE ID 428388
When preparing against Neville R Pearce, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Neville R Pearce, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neville R Pearce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neville R Pearce 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 | 1,702 | 1,728 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,694 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 35.5% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neville R Pearce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neville R Pearce's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pearce usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Pearce usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pearce usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Neville R Pearce's chess games
All 62 games by Neville R Pearce in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Robert Forsythe | 1,790 | chT-BCF 3N 1112 (4NCL) | C77 |
| Aug 2017 | Keith Emerton | 1,778 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | B08 |
| Jul 2015 | Steve Clare | 1,762 | ch-BCF U140 | B04 |
| May 2013 | Jeremy Jones | 1,622 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | A60 |
| Jul 2024 | Alikhan Menseitov | 1,569 | BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U140 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 574 |
| ch-BCF U140 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,351 |
| BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,665 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,444 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,579 |
| 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,718 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neville R Pearce's chess games?
62 games by Neville R Pearce, from Jun 2015 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 Neville R Pearce has played.
What does Neville R Pearce play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Neville R Pearce opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neville R Pearce answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Neville R Pearce play as White?
As White, Neville R Pearce's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neville R Pearce play as Black?
As Black, Neville R Pearce most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Neville R Pearce's FIDE rating?
Neville R Pearce is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Neville R Pearce played?
Our database contains 62 games by Neville R Pearce, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neville R Pearce?
62 games by Neville R Pearce 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.