Prepare against Carmel Barwick
United Kingdom · World #43,993 classical · FIDE ID 442925
Our database contains 84 games by Carmel Barwick, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carmel Barwick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carmel Barwick 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 | 1,917 | 1,946 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,915 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,859 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 29 | 20 | 35 | 34.5% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carmel Barwick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carmel Barwick's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 64.3% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Barwick usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Barwick usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Barwick usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Barwick usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Barwick usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (13% of these games) — Barwick usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Carmel Barwick's chess games
All 84 games by Carmel Barwick in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 29 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mihaela-Veronica Foisor | 2,098 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A36 |
| Jun 2025 | Avadhoot Lokesh Bhakti Brahme | 2,081 | 8th Crewe Congress | C55 |
| Nov 2025 | Zoe Varney | 2,062 | UK Open Blitz Women Final | C44 |
| Dec 2023 | Mei-En Emmanuelle Hng | 2,017 | ch-UK Blitz B | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | JM Potter | 2,007 | 8th Crewe Congress | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 15 | 5 | 1,898 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,752 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,809 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,939 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,782 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carmel Barwick's chess games?
84 games by Carmel Barwick, from Apr 2015 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 Carmel Barwick has played.
What does Carmel Barwick play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Carmel Barwick opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carmel Barwick answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carmel Barwick play as White?
As White, Carmel Barwick's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carmel Barwick play as Black?
As Black, Carmel Barwick most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Carmel Barwick's FIDE rating?
Carmel Barwick is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Carmel Barwick played?
Our database contains 84 games by Carmel Barwick, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carmel Barwick?
84 games by Carmel Barwick 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.