Prepare against Adrian Walker
United Kingdom · World #81,651 classical · FIDE ID 22286594
When preparing against Adrian Walker, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (55%).
Our database contains 54 games by Adrian Walker, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Walker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Walker 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 | 1,784 | 1,803 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,782 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 38.9% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Walker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Walker's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Walker usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Adrian Walker's chess games
All 54 games by Adrian Walker in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Jonathan Landau | 1,946 | 11-B Hampstead Open U2200 | C63 |
| Oct 2020 | William Phillips | 1,819 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | C41 |
| Jun 2020 | Graham Cole | 1,818 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Golf Sookphanich | 1,757 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D09 |
| Aug 2026 | Richard L Bowman | 1,752 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 1,849 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,476 |
| 3rd 4NCL Autumn Online U1700 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,583 |
| 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open U1700 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,361 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,429 |
| 11-B Hampstead Open U2200 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 06 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Walker's chess games?
54 games by Adrian Walker, from Mar 2013 to Aug 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 Walker has played.
What does Adrian Walker play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Adrian Walker opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Walker answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Adrian Walker play as White?
As White, Adrian Walker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Walker play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Walker most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Adrian Walker's FIDE rating?
Adrian Walker is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Adrian Walker played?
Our database contains 54 games by Adrian Walker, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Walker?
54 games by Adrian Walker 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.