Prepare against Adrian D P Waldock
United Kingdom · World #96,451 classical · FIDE ID 417300
When preparing against Adrian D P Waldock, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Adrian D P Waldock, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Adrian D P Waldock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian D P Waldock 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 | 1,740 | 1,804 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 15.6% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 143 rated games against 143 different opponents, across 29 events in 3 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 | 138 | 29 | 68 | 41 | 21.0% | 1,778 | 1,697 | 13 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.0% | 1,485 | 1,285 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 12.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 24.2% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 23 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 1,703 | 1,703 |
| 2025 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1,718 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,722 | 1,722 |
| 2023 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1,666 | 1,437 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1,868 | 1,811 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,726 | 1,660 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,529 | 1,769 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,946 | 1,880 |
| 2013 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1,742 | 1,592 |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1,854 | 1,614 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2,038 | 1,718 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,958 | 1,858 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1,743 | 1,743 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
Where Adrian D P Waldock has played
England (27) · France (1) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian D P Waldock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian D P Waldock's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Waldock usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Waldock usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Waldock usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Waldock usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Waldock usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Waldock usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Adrian D P Waldock's chess games
All 32 games by Adrian D P Waldock in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Antony J Wright | 1,995 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Mar 2009 | Robert P Taylor | 1,956 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | C45 |
| Mar 2006 | Noah W Schlesinger | 1,865 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | A03 |
| Feb 2006 | Colin Aniecko | 1,855 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | B21 |
| May 2023 | Peter Hanks | 1,249 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,588 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,797 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| BCF-chT2d 0910 (4NCL) Demotion pool | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,937 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,075 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,555 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,605 |
| Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian D P Waldock's chess games?
32 games by Adrian D P Waldock, from Mar 2014 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 Adrian D P Waldock has played.
What does Adrian D P Waldock play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Adrian D P Waldock opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian D P Waldock answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Adrian D P Waldock play as White?
As White, Adrian D P Waldock's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian D P Waldock play as Black?
As Black, Adrian D P Waldock most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Adrian D P Waldock's FIDE rating?
Adrian D P Waldock is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Adrian D P Waldock played?
Our database contains 32 games by Adrian D P Waldock, covering Mar 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian D P Waldock?
32 games by Adrian D P Waldock 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.