Prepare against Tristan Dray-Pearce
United Kingdom · World #87,504 classical · FIDE ID 434655
When preparing against Tristan Dray-Pearce, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 40 games by Tristan Dray-Pearce, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tristan Dray-Pearce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan Dray-Pearce 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 | 1,766 | 1,810 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 45.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan Dray-Pearce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan Dray-Pearce's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Dray-Pearce usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Tristan Dray-Pearce's chess games
All 40 games by Tristan Dray-Pearce in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Tonnie Van den Heuvel | 1,841 | 31st ch-NATO | A01 |
| Oct 2021 | Vaidotas Bublys | 1,838 | 31st ch-NATO | D52 |
| Nov 2022 | Adrian Walker | 1,691 | 3rd 4NCL Autumn Online U1700 | C00 |
| Apr 2023 | John Glover | 1,656 | ch-UK Armed Forces | A96 |
| Jan 2022 | Aniruddha Katkar | 1,596 | 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| 3rd 4NCL Autumn Online U1700 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,707 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,800 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,630 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,454 |
| 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan Dray-Pearce's chess games?
40 games by Tristan Dray-Pearce, from May 2017 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 Tristan Dray-Pearce has played.
What does Tristan Dray-Pearce play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tristan Dray-Pearce opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan Dray-Pearce answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Tristan Dray-Pearce play as White?
As White, Tristan Dray-Pearce's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan Dray-Pearce play as Black?
As Black, Tristan Dray-Pearce most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Tristan Dray-Pearce's FIDE rating?
Tristan Dray-Pearce is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Tristan Dray-Pearce played?
Our database contains 40 games by Tristan Dray-Pearce, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan Dray-Pearce?
40 games by Tristan Dray-Pearce 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.