Prepare against Tom Farrand
United Kingdom · World #15,664 classical · FIDE ID 406457
When preparing against Tom Farrand, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Tom Farrand, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tom Farrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Farrand 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 | 2,099 | 2,280 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,137 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,051 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 89 | 67 | 59 | 41.4% |
| As White | 100 | 41 | 31 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 48 | 36 | 31 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Farrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Farrand's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 72.0% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 23 | 23.0% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Farrand usually continues Nc3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Farrand usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Farrand usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Farrand usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Farrand usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Farrand usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 48.7% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
Tom Farrand's chess games
All 215 games by Tom Farrand 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: 89 wins, 67 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Marcos Llaneza Vega | 2,465 | 5th Leiden LCT Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2009 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,308 | chT-BCF 1b 0809 (4NCL) | A96 |
| Jan 1998 | Anthony R Corkett | 2,295 | Jersey Open | B14 |
| Dec 2013 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,286 | 5th London Classic Open | C12 |
| Nov 1994 | Mark Lyell | 2,260 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,307 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| chT2b-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,109 |
| Jersey Open | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,418 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Farrand's chess games?
215 games by Tom Farrand, 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 Tom Farrand has played.
What does Tom Farrand play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Tom Farrand opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Farrand answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tom Farrand play as White?
As White, Tom Farrand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Farrand play as Black?
As Black, Tom Farrand most often plays: Dutch Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Tom Farrand's FIDE rating?
Tom Farrand is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tom Farrand played?
Our database contains 215 games by Tom Farrand, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 67 draws, 59 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Farrand?
215 games by Tom Farrand 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.