Prepare against Caleb Wright
New Zealand · World #87,997 classical · FIDE ID 4301099
When preparing against Caleb Wright, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 131 games by Caleb Wright, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Caleb Wright's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caleb Wright 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 | 1,764 | 1,991 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,947 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 33 | 41 | 57 | 25.2% |
| As White | 66 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caleb Wright's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caleb Wright's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 97.0% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Wright usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wright usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Wright usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Wright usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Wright usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 29.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Caleb Wright's chess games
All 131 games by Caleb Wright in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,154 | Auckland Trusts Open 45th | A00 |
| Aug 2018 | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | 2,151 | 45th Auckland North Shore Open | A49 |
| Jun 2018 | Nathan Goodhue | 2,056 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | A30 |
| Aug 2017 | Gord Morrell | 2,042 | 44th Auckland North Shore Open | E65 |
| Aug 2009 | Neil J Gunn | 2,040 | North Shore Open | E82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2016 | 12 | 4 | 1,837 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,680 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,569 |
| ch-North Island | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Waitakere Trusts Open 40th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,803 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| 43rd Henderson Trusts Open A | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,792 |
| Auckland Trusts Open 45th | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caleb Wright's chess games?
131 games by Caleb Wright, from Apr 2005 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 Caleb Wright has played.
What does Caleb Wright play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Caleb Wright opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caleb Wright answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Caleb Wright play as White?
As White, Caleb Wright's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caleb Wright play as Black?
As Black, Caleb Wright most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Caleb Wright's FIDE rating?
Caleb Wright is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Caleb Wright played?
Our database contains 131 games by Caleb Wright, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caleb Wright?
131 games by Caleb Wright 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.