Prepare against Clinton A. Wells
New Zealand · World #107,291 classical · FIDE ID 4301188
When preparing against Clinton A. Wells, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 113 games by Clinton A. Wells, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Clinton A. Wells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clinton A. Wells 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 | 1,709 | 2,127 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,931 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,924 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 45 | 28 | 40 | 39.8% |
| As White | 56 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 412 rated games against 246 different opponents, across 72 events in 2 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 | 263 | 118 | 66 | 79 | 44.9% | 1,643 | 1,691 | 14 |
| Rapid | 87 | 41 | 10 | 36 | 47.1% | 1,590 | 1,615 | 5 |
| Blitz | 62 | 31 | 3 | 28 | 50.0% | 1,481 | 1,481 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 86 | 9 | 22 | 55 | 10.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 281 | 156 | 49 | 76 | 55.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 12 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 72 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,767 | 1,367 |
| 2025 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1,626 | 1,693 |
| 2024 | 42 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 1,583 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 74 | 37 | 14 | 23 | 1,525 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 99 | 44 | 18 | 37 | 1,573 | 1,578 |
| 2021 | 52 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 1,592 | 1,668 |
| 2020 | 39 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 1,541 | 1,553 |
| 2019 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1,664 | 1,831 |
| 2018 | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 1,761 | 1,851 |
| 2017 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1,739 | 1,859 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1,738 | 1,888 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1,952 | 1,552 |
| 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,785 | 1,625 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,000 | 1,680 |
Where Clinton A. Wells has played
New Zealand (66) · England (6)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clinton A. Wells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clinton A. Wells's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 46.4% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 46.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Clinton A. Wells's chess games
All 113 games by Clinton A. Wells in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Antonio Krstev | 2,046 | ch-NZL Major Open | E95 |
| Oct 2022 | R Anthony Dowden | 2,004 | ch-Asian Seniors 50 | A28 |
| Apr 2018 | Michael Nyberg | 1,920 | Wellington Open | D30 |
| Apr 2017 | Jasmine Haomo Zhang | 1,855 | Wellington Easter Open | A46 |
| Jan 2021 | Grant Kerr | 1,827 | ch-NZL Major Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 23 | 17.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,752 |
| Wellington Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,905 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,853 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,552 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 50 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
| Auckland Summer Cup B | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,566 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clinton A. Wells's chess games?
113 games by Clinton A. Wells, from Jan 2004 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 Clinton A. Wells has played.
What does Clinton A. Wells play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Clinton A. Wells opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clinton A. Wells answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Clinton A. Wells play as White?
As White, Clinton A. Wells's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clinton A. Wells play as Black?
As Black, Clinton A. Wells most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Clinton A. Wells's FIDE rating?
Clinton A. Wells is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Clinton A. Wells played?
Our database contains 113 games by Clinton A. Wells, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clinton A. Wells?
113 games by Clinton A. Wells 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.