Prepare against Dale Westcott
United Kingdom · World #67,834 classical · FIDE ID 1806017
When preparing against Dale Westcott, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 84 games by Dale Westcott, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dale Westcott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dale Westcott 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 | 1,828 | 1,828 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,791 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,797 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 28.6% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dale Westcott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dale Westcott's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 54.8% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 45.2% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Westcott usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Westcott usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …h6 (4% of these games) — Westcott usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Westcott usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Westcott usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Westcott usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Dale Westcott's chess games
All 84 games by Dale Westcott in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 24 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A92 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Ernest Gibiec | 2,138 | Cardiff Welsh Spring Open | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Greg T Eagleton | 2,042 | Wightlink Int Masters | B27 |
| Feb 2025 | A Hagesaether | 1,993 | Wightlink Int Masters | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Philip Staniland | 1,847 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | D00 |
| Aug 2024 | Reinhard Schmerwitz | 1,792 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,528 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,969 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,681 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,677 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dale Westcott's chess games?
84 games by Dale Westcott, from Aug 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 Dale Westcott has played.
What does Dale Westcott play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dale Westcott opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dale Westcott answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dale Westcott play as White?
As White, Dale Westcott's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dale Westcott play as Black?
As Black, Dale Westcott most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Dale Westcott's FIDE rating?
Dale Westcott is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dale Westcott played?
Our database contains 84 games by Dale Westcott, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dale Westcott?
84 games by Dale Westcott 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.