Prepare against Edward Rains
CM · New Zealand · World #26,612 classical · FIDE ID 4302940
Our database contains 250 games by Edward Rains, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edward Rains's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Rains 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 | 2,007 | 2,053 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,967 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,967 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 114 | 44 | 92 | 45.6% |
| As White | 126 | 62 | 21 | 43 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 52 | 23 | 49 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Rains's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Rains's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 92.1% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rains usually continues Nc3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rains usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rains usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Rains usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rains usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 71.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 51.3% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Edward Rains's chess games
All 250 games by Edward Rains in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 114 wins, 44 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Ben Hague | 2,381 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | Russell John Dive | 2,304 | 124th ch-NZL Open | B13 |
| Jan 2022 | Nicholas Croad | 2,289 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | A84 |
| Jan 2017 | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | 2,271 | Oceania zt 3.6 | B01 |
| Jan 2017 | Ewen M Green | 2,248 | 124th ch-NZL Open | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 41 | 21.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,892 |
| 126th ch-NZL Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 121st ch-NZL | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,306 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,123 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Rains's chess games?
250 games by Edward Rains, from Mar 2012 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 Edward Rains has played.
What does Edward Rains play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Edward Rains opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Rains answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Edward Rains play as White?
As White, Edward Rains's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Rains play as Black?
As Black, Edward Rains most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Edward Rains's FIDE rating?
Edward Rains is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Edward Rains played?
Our database contains 250 games by Edward Rains, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 44 draws, 92 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Rains?
250 games by Edward Rains 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.