Prepare against Edwin A Spencer
United Kingdom · World #19,180 classical · FIDE ID 2401568
Our database contains 344 games by Edwin A Spencer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin A Spencer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin A Spencer 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 | 2,064 | 2,219 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,122 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 164 | 67 | 113 | 47.7% |
| As White | 173 | 86 | 36 | 51 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 78 | 31 | 62 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin A Spencer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin A Spencer's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 68.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 41 | 23.7% | 57.3% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Spencer usually continues Nc3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Spencer usually continues f4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Spencer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Spencer usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Spencer usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Spencer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 56.2% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 48.3% | 69.6% |
| f5 | 23 | 39.7% | 39.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.3% | 91.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Edwin A Spencer's chess games
All 344 games by Edwin A Spencer 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: 164 wins, 67 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,426 | Hawick Open | B64 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew N Greet | 2,410 | 128th ch-SCO Open | C00 |
| Jul 2005 | Andrew J Muir | 2,322 | ch-SCO | B80 |
| Jul 2006 | Gunnar Jacob | 2,316 | ch-SCO | B26 |
| Jun 2006 | Mark J L Orr | 2,310 | Hawick Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2007 | 44 | 21.5 | 2,168 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 32 | 21 | 2,095 |
| Hawick Open | 2009 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,979 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 24 | 12 | 2,117 |
| Oban Open | 2010 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,182 |
| Perth Open | 2010 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2008 | 15 | 7 | 2,035 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin A Spencer's chess games?
344 games by Edwin A Spencer, 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 Edwin A Spencer has played.
What does Edwin A Spencer play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Edwin A Spencer opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin A Spencer answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Edwin A Spencer play as White?
As White, Edwin A Spencer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin A Spencer play as Black?
As Black, Edwin A Spencer most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Edwin A Spencer's FIDE rating?
Edwin A Spencer is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Edwin A Spencer played?
Our database contains 344 games by Edwin A Spencer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 67 draws, 113 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin A Spencer?
344 games by Edwin A Spencer 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.