Prepare against Alain Wilkin
Canada · World #66,678 classical · FIDE ID 2605490
When preparing against Alain Wilkin, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 100 games by Alain Wilkin, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Wilkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Wilkin 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 | 1,832 | 1,937 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 19 | 27 | 54 | 19.0% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 15.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Wilkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Wilkin's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 46.8% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Wilkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 34.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Alain Wilkin's chess games
All 100 games by Alain Wilkin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Marc-Andre Fortier | 2,156 | Mauricie Open | B25 |
| Jul 2006 | Sebastian Ruiz | 2,136 | ch-Quebec Open | B33 |
| Jul 2004 | Nicolas Arsenault | 2,129 | Quebec Open | B90 |
| Mar 2018 | Taira Tyler Tanaka | 2,118 | Trois-Rivieres Open | B00 |
| Mar 1983 | Murray Kurtz | 2,113 | 03rd Laval Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricie Open | 2014 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 12 | 3 | 1,868 |
| Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open | 2016 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Trois-Rivieres | 1979 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,927 |
| Trois-Rivieres Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,142 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Wilkin's chess games?
100 games by Alain Wilkin, from Oct 2004 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 Alain Wilkin has played.
What does Alain Wilkin play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alain Wilkin opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Wilkin answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alain Wilkin play as White?
As White, Alain Wilkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Wilkin play as Black?
As Black, Alain Wilkin most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alain Wilkin's FIDE rating?
Alain Wilkin is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Alain Wilkin played?
Our database contains 100 games by Alain Wilkin, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 27 draws, 54 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Wilkin?
100 games by Alain Wilkin 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.