Prepare against Valentine Cox
Bahamas · World #69,794 classical · FIDE ID 10400095
When preparing against Valentine Cox, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 50 games by Valentine Cox, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentine Cox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentine 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 | 1,822 | 1,942 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 30.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentine Cox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentine Cox's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Cox usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Valentine Cox's chess games
All 50 games by Valentine Cox in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ezio Righi | 2,085 | Olympiad-41 | C98 |
| Nov 2006 | Elton Joseph | 1,921 | ch-BAH 35th | A01 |
| Aug 2014 | Roberto Hernandez | 1,845 | Olympiad-41 | B98 |
| Nov 2006 | Byron Small | 1,796 | ch-BAH 35th | B84 |
| Sep 2016 | Smilo Hlophe | 1,592 | Olympiad-42 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 5 | 2,179 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 12 | 4 | – |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,907 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,842 |
| ch-BAH 35th | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentine Cox's chess games?
50 games by Valentine Cox, from Sep 2014 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 Valentine Cox has played.
What does Valentine Cox play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Valentine Cox opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentine Cox answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Valentine Cox play as White?
As White, Valentine Cox's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentine Cox play as Black?
As Black, Valentine Cox most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Valentine Cox's FIDE rating?
Valentine Cox is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Valentine Cox played?
Our database contains 50 games by Valentine Cox, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentine Cox?
50 games by Valentine 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.