Prepare against Warren Harper
FM · United States · World #2,289 classical · FIDE ID 2028140
Our database contains 83 games by Warren Harper, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Warren Harper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Warren Harper 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 | 2,368 | 2,368 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 31 | 18 | 34 | 37.3% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Warren Harper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Warren Harper's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Harper usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Harper usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Harper usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Harper usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Warren Harper's chess games
All 83 games by Warren Harper in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Ray Robson | 2,562 | ch-USA U20 | E68 |
| Jul 2010 | Sam Shankland | 2,513 | ch-USA U20 | E11 |
| Oct 2007 | Daniel Fernandez | 2,437 | ch-US Class | B00 |
| Jun 2011 | Conrad Holt | 2,417 | ch-USA U20 | D11 |
| Jun 2011 | John Daniel Bryant | 2,413 | ch-USA U20 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA U20 | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,352 |
| Texas Norm Super Swiss | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| USA tt | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,279 |
| 9th Foxwoods Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| 108th US Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Dalworth Open | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,329 |
| Jerry Spann Memorial | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Warren Harper's chess games?
83 games by Warren Harper, from Apr 2006 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 Warren Harper has played.
What does Warren Harper play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Warren Harper opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Warren Harper answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Warren Harper play as White?
As White, Warren Harper's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Warren Harper play as Black?
As Black, Warren Harper most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Warren Harper's FIDE rating?
Warren Harper is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Warren Harper played?
Our database contains 83 games by Warren Harper, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Warren Harper?
83 games by Warren Harper 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.