Prepare against Terry Harnden
GCI · World #107,519 classical · FIDE ID 10700340
When preparing against Terry Harnden, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 124 games by Terry Harnden, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Terry Harnden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terry Harnden 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 | 1,708 | 1,724 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 28 | 49 | 47 | 22.6% |
| As White | 61 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 13 | 29 | 21 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terry Harnden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terry Harnden's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Harnden usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Harnden usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Harnden usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 35.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Terry Harnden's chess games
All 124 games by Terry Harnden in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 49 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Juergen Seidel | 2,024 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B83 |
| Oct 2009 | Raymond J Kearsley | 1,762 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B44 |
| Oct 2011 | Graham J Kershaw | 1,760 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B73 |
| Oct 2022 | Michael J Stanners | 1,751 | 46th Guernsey Open | A45 |
| Oct 2011 | Chris H Brooker | 1,712 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2012 | 69 | 32.5 | 1,569 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,404 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,324 |
| 33rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,249 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,635 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,637 |
| 40th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,385 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,571 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terry Harnden's chess games?
124 games by Terry Harnden, from Nov 2015 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 Terry Harnden has played.
What does Terry Harnden play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Terry Harnden opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terry Harnden answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Terry Harnden play as White?
As White, Terry Harnden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terry Harnden play as Black?
As Black, Terry Harnden most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Terry Harnden's FIDE rating?
Terry Harnden is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,724 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Terry Harnden played?
Our database contains 124 games by Terry Harnden, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 49 draws, 47 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terry Harnden?
124 games by Terry Harnden 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.