Prepare against Russell Robert Goodfellow
United Kingdom · World #78,032 classical · FIDE ID 420344
When preparing against Russell Robert Goodfellow, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Russell Robert Goodfellow, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Russell Robert Goodfellow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Russell Robert Goodfellow 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 | 1,795 | 1,925 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,806 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,818 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 79 | 14 | 61 | 51.3% |
| As White | 78 | 40 | 8 | 30 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 39 | 6 | 31 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Russell Robert Goodfellow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Russell Robert Goodfellow's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 89.7% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues d4 (86.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Goodfellow usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 97.5% | 62.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Russell Robert Goodfellow's chess games
All 154 games by Russell Robert Goodfellow in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 79 wins, 14 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Szilvia Lochte | 2,015 | 9th Gibraltar Challengers B | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | David Sedgwick | 1,970 | Douglas IoM Major Open | C05 |
| Dec 2015 | Ljubomir Scala | 1,950 | 14th Benidorm Open U2000 | C05 |
| Dec 2014 | Gabriel Hernandez Delgado | 1,923 | 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | B01 |
| Sep 2016 | Gary Hinchcliffe | 1,918 | Wakefield 4NCL Open B 10th | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Invitational | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1,424 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,915 |
| Isle of Man Minor | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,778 |
| 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2019 | 6 | 6 | 1,880 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 14th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,991 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,491 |
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Where can I find Russell Robert Goodfellow's chess games?
154 games by Russell Robert Goodfellow, from Jan 2010 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 Robert Goodfellow has played.
What does Russell Robert Goodfellow play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Russell Robert Goodfellow opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Russell Robert Goodfellow answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Russell Robert Goodfellow play as White?
As White, Russell Robert Goodfellow's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Russell Robert Goodfellow play as Black?
As Black, Russell Robert Goodfellow most often plays: Dutch Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Russell Robert Goodfellow's FIDE rating?
Russell Robert Goodfellow is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Russell Robert Goodfellow played?
Our database contains 154 games by Russell Robert Goodfellow, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 14 draws, 61 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Russell Robert Goodfellow?
154 games by Russell Robert Goodfellow 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.