Prepare against Cian Ward
United Kingdom · World #26,691 classical · FIDE ID 475599
Our database contains 180 games by Cian Ward, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cian Ward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cian Ward 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 | 2,006 | 2,021 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,966 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,041 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 63 | 47 | 70 | 35.0% |
| As White | 94 | 36 | 25 | 33 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 27 | 22 | 37 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cian Ward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cian Ward's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 95.7% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 57.8% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 19 | 42.2% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 46.4% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 70.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
Cian Ward's chess games
All 180 games by Cian Ward in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 63 wins, 47 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Stefan Mazur | 2,392 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C55 |
| May 2025 | Jan Murawski | 2,191 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C53 |
| Dec 2025 | Camille Blanquet | 2,132 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | E42 |
| May 2025 | Matthew J Payne | 2,116 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C02 |
| Dec 2025 | S Manole | 2,086 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 1,406 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,992 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,837 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cian Ward's chess games?
180 games by Cian Ward, from Dec 2018 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 Cian Ward has played.
What does Cian Ward play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Cian Ward opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cian Ward answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Cian Ward play as White?
As White, Cian Ward's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cian Ward play as Black?
As Black, Cian Ward most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Cian Ward's FIDE rating?
Cian Ward is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Cian Ward played?
Our database contains 180 games by Cian Ward, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 47 draws, 70 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cian Ward?
180 games by Cian Ward 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.