Prepare against Ronald Burnett
IM · United States · World #5,611 classical · FIDE ID 2002159
Our database contains 738 games by Ronald Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Burnett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Burnett 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 | 2,257 | 2,444 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 738 | 297 | 220 | 221 | 40.2% |
| As White | 368 | 155 | 115 | 98 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 370 | 142 | 105 | 123 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Burnett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Burnett's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 209 | 56.8% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 18.2% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 56 | 15.2% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 35 | 9.5% | 67.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Burnett usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Burnett usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Burnett usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Burnett usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Burnett usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Burnett usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 74 | 43.5% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 58 | 34.1% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 16 | 9.4% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 70.1% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 19 | 13.2% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 8.3% | 79.2% |
| b6 | 6 | 4.2% | 91.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Ronald Burnett's chess games
All 738 games by Ronald Burnett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 297 wins, 220 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/10/14 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 101 | 52/26/23 | 51.5% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 6/11/12 | 20.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| E07 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,588 | 30th World Open | E45 |
| Jul 2004 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,568 | Quebec Blitz | C11 |
| Oct 2008 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,556 | USA tt | E11 |
| Aug 1998 | Grigory Serper | 2,535 | North Bay Open | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Raset Ziatdinov | 2,535 | Atlantic Open | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2009 | 32 | 9.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-USA | 2007 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,430 |
| US Masters Open | 2010 | 22 | 15 | 2,415 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-USA U18 | 1987 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| 3rd Hampstead GM | 1998 | 15 | 7 | 2,377 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Burnett's chess games?
738 games by Ronald Burnett, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ronald Burnett has played.
What does Ronald Burnett play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Ronald Burnett opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Burnett answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ronald Burnett play as White?
As White, Ronald Burnett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Burnett play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Burnett most often plays: Modern Defense (101 games, 51.5% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Ronald Burnett's FIDE rating?
Ronald Burnett is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ronald Burnett played?
Our database contains 738 games by Ronald Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 220 draws, 221 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Burnett?
738 games by Ronald Burnett 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.