Prepare against Edward Selling
Canada · World #247,673 classical · FIDE ID 2606275
Our database contains 32 games by Edward Selling, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward Selling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Selling 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 | 1,749 | 1,760 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Selling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Selling's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Selling usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Selling usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Selling usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Edward Selling's chess games
All 32 games by Edward Selling in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Chenxi Wu | 1,904 | Canadian Open U2200 | B44 |
| Jul 2017 | Terry Rowlinson | 1,837 | Canadian Open U2200 | A46 |
| Aug 2015 | Robert Gashgarian | 1,765 | ch-CAN Seniors 50+ | E91 |
| Jul 2018 | Sang Kil Kay | 1,687 | Quebec Open U2000 | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Zhong Zhao | 1,635 | Canadian Open U2000 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,797 |
| Canadian Open U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,658 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-CAN Seniors 50+ | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Selling's chess games?
32 games by Edward Selling, from Sep 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 Edward Selling has played.
What does Edward Selling play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Edward Selling opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Selling answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...a6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Edward Selling play as White?
As White, Edward Selling's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Selling play as Black?
As Black, Edward Selling most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Edward Selling's FIDE rating?
Edward Selling is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Edward Selling played?
Our database contains 32 games by Edward Selling, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Selling?
32 games by Edward Selling 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.