Prepare against Tony Burcham
United Kingdom · World #83,216 classical · FIDE ID 426385
When preparing against Tony Burcham, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Tony Burcham, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tony Burcham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Burcham 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 | 1,779 | 1,795 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 17.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Burcham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Burcham's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Burcham usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Burcham usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Burcham usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Burcham usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Burcham usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Burcham usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Tony Burcham's chess games
All 34 games by Tony Burcham in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Arman Farahi-Far | 1,645 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | A24 |
| Apr 2019 | Merlin Davies | 1,566 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A15 |
| May 2018 | Alejandro Ito-Aramendia | 1,546 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A20 |
| Apr 2014 | Claes M Hackner | 1,435 | 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | C06 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas McLaren | 1,417 | 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,661 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,614 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,518 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,667 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Intermediate Open 03 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,580 |
| 6th Witney Open U170 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,605 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Burcham's chess games?
34 games by Tony Burcham, from Nov 2013 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 Tony Burcham has played.
What does Tony Burcham play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Tony Burcham opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Burcham answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Tony Burcham play as White?
As White, Tony Burcham's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Burcham play as Black?
As Black, Tony Burcham most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Tony Burcham's FIDE rating?
Tony Burcham is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tony Burcham played?
Our database contains 34 games by Tony Burcham, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Burcham?
34 games by Tony Burcham 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.