Prepare against Darryl Wolstencroft
United Kingdom · World #9,074 classical · FIDE ID 402958
Our database contains 85 games by Darryl Wolstencroft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darryl Wolstencroft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darryl Wolstencroft 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 | 2,184 | 2,197 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 29.4% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darryl Wolstencroft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darryl Wolstencroft's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 82.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.1% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Wolstencroft usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Darryl Wolstencroft's chess games
All 85 games by Darryl Wolstencroft in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Glenn C Flear | 2,505 | Isle of Man Open | A80 |
| Mar 2008 | Nigel R Davies | 2,480 | 32nd Blackpool Open | A10 |
| Jan 1994 | Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 2,425 | Isle of Man Open | A30 |
| Mar 2008 | James L Hanley | 2,256 | 32nd Blackpool Open | A15 |
| Mar 2018 | Martin Mitchell | 2,237 | 42nd Blackpool Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| West of England Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| 32nd Blackpool Open | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-ENG Civil Servise 7th | 1997 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,684 |
| Leeds Open | 1998 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| 42nd Blackpool Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,252 |
| 48th Blackpool Conference | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darryl Wolstencroft's chess games?
85 games by Darryl Wolstencroft, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Darryl Wolstencroft has played.
What does Darryl Wolstencroft play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Darryl Wolstencroft opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darryl Wolstencroft answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Darryl Wolstencroft play as White?
As White, Darryl Wolstencroft's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darryl Wolstencroft play as Black?
As Black, Darryl Wolstencroft most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Darryl Wolstencroft's FIDE rating?
Darryl Wolstencroft is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Darryl Wolstencroft played?
Our database contains 85 games by Darryl Wolstencroft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darryl Wolstencroft?
85 games by Darryl Wolstencroft 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.