Prepare against Russell Finch
GCI · World #96,598 classical · FIDE ID 10700277
When preparing against Russell Finch, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 100 games by Russell Finch, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Russell Finch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Russell Finch 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 | 1,739 | 1,792 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 30 | 43 | 27 | 30.0% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Russell Finch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Russell Finch's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 60.8% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Finch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Finch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Finch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Finch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Finch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Finch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Russell Finch's chess games
All 100 games by Russell Finch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 30 wins, 43 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Cornelius Ippel | 2,064 | 31st Guernsey Open | D05 |
| Oct 2022 | Jan Havenaar | 2,008 | 46th Guernsey Open | C00 |
| Oct 2009 | Graham Kershaw | 1,826 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B85 |
| Oct 2015 | Denis O'Connell | 1,811 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | A40 |
| Oct 2017 | John Glover | 1,765 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 33 | 20 | 1,677 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,795 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| Jersey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,675 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,644 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Russell Finch's chess games?
100 games by Russell Finch, from Nov 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 Russell Finch has played.
What does Russell Finch play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Russell Finch opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Russell Finch answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Russell Finch play as White?
As White, Russell Finch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Russell Finch play as Black?
As Black, Russell Finch most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Russell Finch's FIDE rating?
Russell Finch is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Russell Finch played?
Our database contains 100 games by Russell Finch, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 43 draws, 27 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Russell Finch?
100 games by Russell Finch 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.