Prepare against Dion Charles
New Zealand · World #70,970 classical · FIDE ID 4305981
When preparing against Dion Charles, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 57 games by Dion Charles, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dion Charles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dion Charles 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 | 1,818 | 1,819 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,811 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dion Charles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dion Charles's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Charles usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Charles usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Charles usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Charles usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Charles usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Dion Charles's chess games
All 57 games by Dion Charles in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | David M Cooper | 2,011 | ch-North Island | B22 |
| Oct 2016 | Christopher John Burns | 1,973 | ch-North Island | C45 |
| Jan 2016 | Andrew Michael | 1,741 | ch-NZL Major Open | B71 |
| Sep 2016 | Sravan Renjith | 1,680 | ch-NZL U08/18 Open | B71 |
| Jan 2023 | Robert List | 1,677 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 1,728 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-North Island | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| ch-NZL U08/18 Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
| ch-NZL U20 Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,638 |
| ch-NZL Open Rapid | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,721 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 131st | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dion Charles's chess games?
57 games by Dion Charles, from Aug 2015 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 Dion Charles has played.
What does Dion Charles play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Dion Charles opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dion Charles answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dion Charles play as White?
As White, Dion Charles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dion Charles play as Black?
As Black, Dion Charles most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Dion Charles's FIDE rating?
Dion Charles is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Dion Charles played?
Our database contains 57 games by Dion Charles, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dion Charles?
57 games by Dion Charles 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.