Prepare against Christopher Woods
Ireland · World #21,212 classical · FIDE ID 2518201
Our database contains 32 games by Christopher Woods, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Woods's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Woods 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 | 2,047 | 2,047 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,023 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 53.1% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Woods's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Woods's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Christopher Woods's chess games
All 32 games by Christopher Woods in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Lukian Hushpit | 2,035 | Sligo Masters 2025 | C28 |
| Jan 2026 | Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo | 1,950 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | A45 |
| Feb 2026 | Kevin O`Flaherty | 1,929 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | B10 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandra Prado | 1,924 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Bart Van den Bosse | 1,911 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Celtic Nations U12 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,311 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,002 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,079 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Woods's chess games?
32 games by Christopher Woods, from Mar 2022 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 Christopher Woods has played.
What does Christopher Woods play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Christopher Woods opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Woods answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christopher Woods play as White?
As White, Christopher Woods's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Woods play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Woods most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Christopher Woods's FIDE rating?
Christopher Woods is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Christopher Woods played?
Our database contains 32 games by Christopher Woods, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Woods?
32 games by Christopher Woods 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.