Prepare against Ryan W Porter
FM · United States · World #8,681 classical · FIDE ID 2011239
When preparing against Ryan W Porter, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Ryan W Porter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan W Porter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan W Porter 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 | 2,192 | 2,288 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,190 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 85 | 57 | 123 | 32.1% |
| As White | 131 | 45 | 28 | 58 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 134 | 40 | 29 | 65 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan W Porter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan W Porter's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 73 | 55.7% | 34.2% |
| e4 | 46 | 35.1% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Porter usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Porter usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Porter usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Porter usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Porter usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Porter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 51 | 67.1% | 45.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.2% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Ryan W Porter's chess games
All 265 games by Ryan W Porter 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: 85 wins, 57 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 15/3/20 | 39.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Boris Gelfand | 2,676 | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 | A21 |
| Feb 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | PNWCC Super G60 Feb Gp1 | A21 |
| May 2021 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,479 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Jul 2021 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,471 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| May 2021 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,456 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 127 | 45.5 | 2,141 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,374 |
| Wch U12 | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,276 |
| Redmond PNWCC Artist Point | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,962 |
| 19th SPICE Cup Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,263 |
| ch-Boylston CC | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,539 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Mar Gp1 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan W Porter's chess games?
265 games by Ryan W Porter, 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 Ryan W Porter has played.
What does Ryan W Porter play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Ryan W Porter opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan W Porter answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ryan W Porter play as White?
As White, Ryan W Porter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan W Porter play as Black?
As Black, Ryan W Porter most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Philidor (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Ryan W Porter's FIDE rating?
Ryan W Porter is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ryan W Porter played?
Our database contains 265 games by Ryan W Porter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 57 draws, 123 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan W Porter?
265 games by Ryan W Porter 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.