Prepare against Tristan A Cox
England · World #17,932 classical · FIDE ID 410772
When preparing against Tristan A Cox, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Tristan A Cox, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tristan A Cox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan A Cox 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 | 2,076 | 2,160 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,050 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,157 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 157 | 50 | 156 | 43.3% |
| As White | 178 | 82 | 25 | 71 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 185 | 75 | 25 | 85 | 40.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2002-2026): 391 rated games against 253 different opponents, across 40 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 347 | 129 | 65 | 153 | 37.2% | 2,132 | 2,089 | 18 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 28.6% | 1,411 | 1,240 | 1 |
| Blitz | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46.2% | 2,251 | 2,213 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 213 | 51 | 45 | 117 | 23.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 154 | 79 | 21 | 54 | 51.3% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 11 vs IM · 27 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 31 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,131 | 2,291 |
| 2025 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 2,203 | 2,123 |
| 2023 | 66 | 23 | 12 | 31 | 2,026 | 1,970 |
| 2022 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 2,156 | 1,943 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,177 | 2,177 |
| 2012 | 45 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 2,254 | 2,214 |
| 2010 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2,085 | 2,175 |
| 2009 | 50 | 6 | 8 | 36 | 2,223 | 1,983 |
| 2008 | 66 | 31 | 9 | 26 | 2,109 | 2,134 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2,175 | 2,475 |
| 2006 | 39 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 2,089 | 2,240 |
| 2005 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 2,178 | 2,045 |
| 2004 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2,039 | 1,889 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,087 | 1,687 |
Where Tristan A Cox has played
England (28) · Vietnam (20) · Hungary (14) · Thailand (3) · Wales (2) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan A Cox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan A Cox's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 87 | 48.9% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 49 | 27.5% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 26 | 14.6% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cox usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 27.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 25.8% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 20.2% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 50.7% | 48.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 27.5% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 15 | 21.7% | 63.3% |
Tristan A Cox's chess games
All 363 games by Tristan A Cox in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 157 wins, 50 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 16/1/8 | 64.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,485 | Hanoi 08 | A08 |
| Apr 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | E81 |
| Mar 2023 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,414 | 23rd ch-EU | A65 |
| Jun 2021 | Keith C Arkell | 2,381 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D38 |
| Dec 2020 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,368 | Caplin British Online | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 84 | 52 | 2,148 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-B | 2009 | 10 | 1 | 1,957 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2009 | 10 | 2 | 2,012 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,306 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan A Cox's chess games?
363 games by Tristan A Cox, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Tristan A Cox has played.
What does Tristan A Cox play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Tristan A Cox opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan A Cox answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tristan A Cox play as White?
As White, Tristan A Cox's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 64.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan A Cox play as Black?
As Black, Tristan A Cox most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Tristan A Cox's FIDE rating?
Tristan A Cox is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tristan A Cox played?
Our database contains 363 games by Tristan A Cox, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 50 draws, 156 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan A Cox?
363 games by Tristan A Cox 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.