Prepare against Tom Brown
United Kingdom · World #37,328 classical · FIDE ID 448001
Our database contains 120 games by Tom Brown, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Brown 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 | 1,947 | 2,005 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,981 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,005 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 49 | 39 | 32 | 40.8% |
| As White | 63 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Brown's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 90.5% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Brown usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 94.4% | 67.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Tom Brown's chess games
All 120 games by Tom Brown in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 49 wins, 39 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Malcolm Pein | 2,309 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | D27 |
| Feb 2025 | Bao Nghia Dong | 2,221 | 48th Blackpool Conference | D20 |
| May 2023 | Jude Shearsby | 2,102 | ch-ENG Chessable | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Philipp Orgler | 2,050 | 105th ch-GBR Major | D32 |
| Aug 2017 | John N Sugden | 2,037 | 104th ch-GBR Major | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,127 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,923 |
| ch-BCF U15 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,572 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,842 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Brown's chess games?
120 games by Tom Brown, from Sep 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 Tom Brown has played.
What does Tom Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Tom Brown opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Brown answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Tom Brown play as White?
As White, Tom Brown's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Brown play as Black?
As Black, Tom Brown most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Tom Brown's FIDE rating?
Tom Brown is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Tom Brown played?
Our database contains 120 games by Tom Brown, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 39 draws, 32 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Brown?
120 games by Tom Brown 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.