Prepare against Brian Woodard
IOM · World #78,010 classical · FIDE ID 448923
When preparing against Brian Woodard, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Brian Woodard, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brian Woodard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Woodard 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 | 1,796 | 1,819 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,795 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 88 rated games against 54 different opponents, across 26 events in 2 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 | 75 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 26.7% | 1,757 | 1,701 | 13 |
| Rapid | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 30.8% | 1,828 | 1,682 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 42 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 50.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 21 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1,852 | 1,692 |
| 2025 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1,850 | 1,830 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,674 | 1,607 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,891 | 1,624 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,816 | 1,816 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1,656 | 1,485 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1,590 | 1,723 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,357 | 1,757 |
| 2016 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1,696 | 1,659 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,827 | 1,427 |
Where Brian Woodard has played
IOM (16) · England (10)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Woodard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Woodard's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Woodard usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Woodard usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Woodard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Woodard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Brian Woodard's chess games
All 39 games by Brian Woodard in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Steven Potter | 1,877 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Nov 2023 | John Griffin | 1,646 | Douglas Major & Minor Open | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Andrew De Santos | 1,639 | Douglas IoM Open C | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Paul Kent | 1,595 | Douglas IoM Major Open | E62 |
| Oct 2016 | John Harris | 1,564 | Douglas IoM Major Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,600 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,557 |
| Isle of Man Minor | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,467 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-IOM | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,691 |
| chT-BCF 3Nd 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,674 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 2 | 2 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Woodard's chess games?
39 games by Brian Woodard, from Nov 2016 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 Brian Woodard has played.
What does Brian Woodard play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Brian Woodard opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Woodard answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Brian Woodard play as White?
As White, Brian Woodard's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Woodard play as Black?
As Black, Brian Woodard most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Brian Woodard's FIDE rating?
Brian Woodard is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Brian Woodard played?
Our database contains 39 games by Brian Woodard, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Woodard?
39 games by Brian Woodard 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.