Prepare against Owen Crawford
United Kingdom · World #8,040 classical · FIDE ID 343409393
Our database contains 105 games by Owen Crawford, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Owen Crawford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Owen Crawford 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 | 2,205 | 2,205 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,068 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 48 | 27 | 30 | 45.7% |
| As White | 51 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Owen Crawford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Owen Crawford's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 98.0% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Crawford usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Crawford usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Crawford usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Crawford usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Owen Crawford's chess games
All 105 games by Owen Crawford in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 48 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,399 | British Rapidplay 2026 | E61 |
| Jul 2026 | Chow,S | 2,358 | Sheffield IM 2026 | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Tanmay Chopra | 2,357 | 111th ch-GBR | C53 |
| Jul 2026 | Sarakauskas,G | 2,310 | Sheffield IM 2026 | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Jude Shearsby | 2,293 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,876 |
| Sheffield IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Owen Crawford's chess games?
105 games by Owen Crawford, from Jul 2022 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 Owen Crawford has played.
What does Owen Crawford play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Owen Crawford opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Owen Crawford answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Owen Crawford play as White?
As White, Owen Crawford's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Owen Crawford play as Black?
As Black, Owen Crawford most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Owen Crawford's FIDE rating?
Owen Crawford is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Owen Crawford played?
Our database contains 105 games by Owen Crawford, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Owen Crawford?
105 games by Owen Crawford 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.