Prepare against Ed H Goodwin
United Kingdom · World #67,921 classical · FIDE ID 408972
When preparing against Ed H Goodwin, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Ed H Goodwin, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ed H Goodwin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ed H Goodwin 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 | 1,899 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,870 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 74 | 60 | 69 | 36.5% |
| As White | 99 | 35 | 37 | 27 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 39 | 23 | 42 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ed H Goodwin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ed H Goodwin's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 84.8% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.1% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues Bf4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Goodwin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 59.3% | 45.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 31.5% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Ed H Goodwin's chess games
All 203 games by Ed H Goodwin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Sep 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: 74 wins, 60 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 1/14/3 | 5.6% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Norman A Hutchinson | 2,059 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | A47 |
| Mar 2007 | Steven J Burke | 2,055 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C11 |
| Jan 2016 | Mike Richardt | 2,032 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A91 |
| Apr 2020 | William A Linton | 2,027 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B43 |
| Mar 2007 | Katherine Djabri | 2,027 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,841 |
| Staffordshire Open | 1975 | 10 | 6 | – |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,906 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,857 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ed H Goodwin's chess games?
203 games by Ed H Goodwin, from Dec 2013 to Sep 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 Ed H Goodwin has played.
What does Ed H Goodwin play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Ed H Goodwin opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ed H Goodwin answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ed H Goodwin play as White?
As White, Ed H Goodwin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ed H Goodwin play as Black?
As Black, Ed H Goodwin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Ed H Goodwin's FIDE rating?
Ed H Goodwin is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (May 2016).
How many games has Ed H Goodwin played?
Our database contains 203 games by Ed H Goodwin, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 60 draws, 69 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ed H Goodwin?
203 games by Ed H Goodwin 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.