Prepare against Adrian G Elwin
United Kingdom · World #40,204 classical · FIDE ID 411450
When preparing against Adrian G Elwin, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Adrian G Elwin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian G Elwin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian G Elwin 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 | 1,934 | 2,082 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,974 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 99 | 99 | 118 | 31.3% |
| As White | 157 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 159 | 44 | 48 | 67 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian G Elwin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian G Elwin's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 70.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 29.3% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Elwin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 76 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 87.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.7% | 21.4% |
Adrian G Elwin's chess games
All 316 games by Adrian G Elwin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 99 wins, 99 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Akshaya Kalaiyalahan | 2,288 | 103rd ch-GBR | E69 |
| Sep 2021 | Ieysaa Bin-Suhayl | 2,240 | 26th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open | E12 |
| Jul 2012 | Martin Brown | 2,224 | 99th ch-GBR | D98 |
| May 2005 | Natasha K Regan | 2,208 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Jan 2020 | Mitch Fishbein | 2,151 | 95th Hastings Masters Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,064 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,055 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian G Elwin's chess games?
316 games by Adrian G Elwin, from Apr 2003 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 Adrian G Elwin has played.
What does Adrian G Elwin play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Adrian G Elwin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian G Elwin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Adrian G Elwin play as White?
As White, Adrian G Elwin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian G Elwin play as Black?
As Black, Adrian G Elwin most often plays: Caro-Kann (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Adrian G Elwin's FIDE rating?
Adrian G Elwin is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Adrian G Elwin played?
Our database contains 316 games by Adrian G Elwin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 99 draws, 118 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian G Elwin?
316 games by Adrian G Elwin 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.