Prepare against Ryan Harper
FM · TTO · World #17,055 classical · FIDE ID 7700156
When preparing against Ryan Harper, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 691 games by Ryan Harper, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Harper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Harper 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 | 2,085 | 2,309 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,234 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,265 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 691 | 335 | 102 | 254 | 48.5% |
| As White | 348 | 181 | 50 | 117 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 343 | 154 | 52 | 137 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Harper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Harper's side.
First moves as White (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 98.0% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Harper usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Harper usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 71.1% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 28.3% | 49.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 56.7% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Ryan Harper's chess games
All 691 games by Ryan Harper in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 335 wins, 102 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 28/8/16 | 53.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 22/6/15 | 51.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 49 | 29/7/13 | 59.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/3/13 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,540 | Olympiad-40 | C25 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,537 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B67 |
| Jul 2022 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,508 | Trinidad & Tobago Masters | B90 |
| Jul 2004 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,484 | Guelph Open 3rd | B53 |
| Aug 2021 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,484 | Online Olym Div3 D | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 60 | 18 | 2,041 |
| ch-TTO | 2025 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,171 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 22 | 14 | 2,253 |
| ch-TRI | 2013 | 21 | 19.5 | 2,424 |
| Bridgetown Heroes Day | 2014 | 19 | 5 | 2,134 |
| Caribbean Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,190 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 2,144 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adrian Winter Atwell (12 games) · Marcus Joseph (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Harper's chess games?
691 games by Ryan Harper, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ryan Harper has played.
What does Ryan Harper play on the first move as White?
Across 348 games with White in our database, Ryan Harper opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Harper answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ryan Harper play as White?
As White, Ryan Harper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 348 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Harper play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Harper most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (49 games, 59.2% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Ryan Harper's FIDE rating?
Ryan Harper is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (May 2018).
How many games has Ryan Harper played?
Our database contains 691 games by Ryan Harper, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 102 draws, 254 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Harper?
691 games by Ryan Harper 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.