Prepare against Charlie Wainwright
United Kingdom · World #67,319 classical · FIDE ID 343426310
When preparing against Charlie Wainwright, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Charlie Wainwright, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Charlie Wainwright's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charlie Wainwright 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 | 1,817 | 1,844 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,608 | 1,675 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 28.9% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 171 rated games against 156 different opponents, across 28 events in 3 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 | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 30.6% | 1,850 | 1,791 | 9 |
| Rapid | 48 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 29.2% | 1,736 | 1,622 | 5 |
| Blitz | 74 | 27 | 12 | 35 | 36.5% | 1,835 | 1,739 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 12 | 25 | 45 | 14.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 62.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 1,768 | 1,781 |
| 2025 | 81 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 1,879 | 1,748 |
| 2024 | 47 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 1,795 | 1,701 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1,717 | 1,572 |
Where Charlie Wainwright has played
England (25) · MNC (2) · Ireland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charlie Wainwright's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charlie Wainwright's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Wainwright usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wainwright usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Wainwright usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Wainwright usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Charlie Wainwright's chess games
All 38 games by Charlie Wainwright in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Louie Ellson | 1,807 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | E00 |
| Jul 2026 | Jamie Roberts | 1,792 | Glorney Cup 2026 | C28 |
| Mar 2024 | Cristina Casti | 1,761 | British Rapidplay | A83 |
| Sep 2026 | Adamjeet Singh | 1,657 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - Open | A84 |
| Jan 2024 | Adam Smith | 1,594 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,775 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,679 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,669 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,748 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charlie Wainwright's chess games?
38 games by Charlie Wainwright, from May 2023 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 Charlie Wainwright has played.
What does Charlie Wainwright play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Charlie Wainwright opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charlie Wainwright answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Charlie Wainwright play as White?
As White, Charlie Wainwright's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charlie Wainwright play as Black?
As Black, Charlie Wainwright most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Charlie Wainwright's FIDE rating?
Charlie Wainwright is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,608 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Charlie Wainwright played?
Our database contains 38 games by Charlie Wainwright, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charlie Wainwright?
38 games by Charlie Wainwright 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.