Prepare against Abiodun Nelson
England · World #26,500 classical · FIDE ID 7400098
When preparing against Abiodun Nelson, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Abiodun Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Abiodun Nelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abiodun Nelson 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 | 2,009 | 2,148 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 23.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2026): 10 rated games against 10 different opponents, across 2 events in 1 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 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10.0% | 1,980 | 1,940 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1,980 | 1,940 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abiodun Nelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abiodun Nelson's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Abiodun Nelson's chess games
All 30 games by Abiodun Nelson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Peter Richmond | 2,210 | Olympiad-30 | B10 |
| Jul 2003 | Noah Belcher | 2,101 | 31st World Open | E12 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Hertog | 1,905 | Milton Keynes Open 2026 | B17 |
| Oct 2026 | Graeme Jones | 1,736 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Over 50's | Classical | B90 |
| Oct 2026 | Duncan Clarke | 1,624 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Over 50's | Classical | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Over 50's | Classical | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,984 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,344 |
| Milton Keynes Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,835 |
| 31st World Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,339 |
| 18th Lloyds Bank Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,181 |
| World Open U1600 | 1995 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abiodun Nelson's chess games?
30 games by Abiodun Nelson, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Abiodun Nelson has played.
What does Abiodun Nelson play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Abiodun Nelson opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abiodun Nelson answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abiodun Nelson play as White?
As White, Abiodun Nelson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abiodun Nelson play as Black?
As Black, Abiodun Nelson most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Abiodun Nelson's FIDE rating?
Abiodun Nelson is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Abiodun Nelson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Abiodun Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abiodun Nelson?
30 games by Abiodun Nelson 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.