Prepare against Rhys Cumming
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,976 classical · FIDE ID 470163
Our database contains 437 games by Rhys Cumming, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rhys Cumming's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rhys Cumming 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 | 2,303 | 2,377 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,272 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,279 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 149 | 133 | 155 | 34.1% |
| As White | 223 | 80 | 73 | 70 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 214 | 69 | 60 | 85 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rhys Cumming's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rhys Cumming's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 80.3% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 19.3% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Cumming usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cumming usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cumming usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cumming usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cumming usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cumming usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 70.2% | 40.2% |
| c5 | 25 | 26.6% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 85.5% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
Rhys Cumming's chess games
All 437 games by Rhys Cumming in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 149 wins, 133 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | M Ragger | 2,584 | 39th ECC Open | A15 |
| Oct 2024 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,474 | 39th ECC Open | A22 |
| Sep 2021 | Nderim Saraci | 2,466 | 36th EU-Cup | C52 |
| Jun 2025 | Konstantin Mesropov | 2,458 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C06 |
| Dec 2019 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,431 | 11th London Classic Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,294 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,319 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,136 |
| Yeovil Open | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,451 |
| 85th Hastings Masters Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rhys Cumming's chess games?
437 games by Rhys Cumming, from Apr 2007 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 Rhys Cumming has played.
What does Rhys Cumming play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Rhys Cumming opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rhys Cumming answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Rhys Cumming play as White?
As White, Rhys Cumming's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rhys Cumming play as Black?
As Black, Rhys Cumming most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Rhys Cumming's FIDE rating?
Rhys Cumming is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Rhys Cumming played?
Our database contains 437 games by Rhys Cumming, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 133 draws, 155 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rhys Cumming?
437 games by Rhys Cumming 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.