Prepare against Ronnie Burton
United Kingdom · World #50,447 classical · FIDE ID 408441
Our database contains 176 games by Ronnie Burton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronnie Burton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronnie Burton 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 | 1,891 | 2,056 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 37 | 83 | 56 | 21.0% |
| As White | 92 | 23 | 43 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 14 | 40 | 30 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronnie Burton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronnie Burton's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 19.6% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 15.2% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burton usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Burton usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Burton usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 36.6% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 30.8% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Ronnie Burton's chess games
All 176 games by Ronnie Burton 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: 37 wins, 83 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D75 | English Opening | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | David Browing | 2,270 | Guernsey Open | B00 |
| Oct 2005 | Thomas E. Borland | 2,042 | 31st Guernsey Open | D03 |
| Oct 2019 | Markus Korte | 1,975 | 45th Guernsey Open | B01 |
| Oct 2011 | Cornelius Ippel | 1,969 | 37th Guernsey Open | B88 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruediger von Saldern | 1,950 | 41st Guernsey Open | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 26 | 12 | 2,089 |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,931 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 27th Guernsey Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronnie Burton's chess games?
176 games by Ronnie Burton, 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 Ronnie Burton has played.
What does Ronnie Burton play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Ronnie Burton opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronnie Burton answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ronnie Burton play as White?
As White, Ronnie Burton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronnie Burton play as Black?
As Black, Ronnie Burton most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Ronnie Burton's FIDE rating?
Ronnie Burton is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ronnie Burton played?
Our database contains 176 games by Ronnie Burton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 83 draws, 56 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronnie Burton?
176 games by Ronnie Burton 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.