Prepare against Elis Denele Dicen
WFM · United Kingdom · World #15,929 classical · FIDE ID 462560
When preparing against Elis Denele Dicen, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,024 games by Elis Denele Dicen, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elis Denele Dicen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elis Denele Dicen 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 | 2,096 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,104 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,108 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,024 | 399 | 166 | 459 | 39.0% |
| As White | 498 | 207 | 84 | 207 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 526 | 192 | 82 | 252 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elis Denele Dicen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elis Denele Dicen's side.
First moves as White (498 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 49.8% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 233 | 46.8% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 3.4% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Dicen usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Dicen usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Dicen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dicen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dicen usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dicen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 39.4% | 45.4% |
| c6 | 65 | 26.4% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 53 | 21.5% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 30 | 12.2% | 38.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 113 | 63.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 26.0% | 32.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 9.6% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Elis Denele Dicen's chess games
All 1,024 games by Elis Denele Dicen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 399 wins, 166 draws, 459 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 13/10/16 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 59 | 17/13/29 | 28.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/4/18 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jerzy Slaby | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,455 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B21 |
| Jan 2025 | Pierre Barbot | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jun 2024 | Yiping Lou | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Sep 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | E03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 600 | 244.5 | 2,129 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,000 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 15 | 10 | 2,149 |
| ch-UK Blitz w | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,841 |
| ch-ENG Chessable w | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,736 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 11 | 1,935 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-ENG w | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elis Denele Dicen's chess games?
1,024 games by Elis Denele Dicen, from May 2019 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 Elis Denele Dicen has played.
What does Elis Denele Dicen play on the first move as White?
Across 498 games with White in our database, Elis Denele Dicen opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elis Denele Dicen answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Elis Denele Dicen play as White?
As White, Elis Denele Dicen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 498 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elis Denele Dicen play as Black?
As Black, Elis Denele Dicen most often plays: Indian Defense (59 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 526 games.
What is Elis Denele Dicen's FIDE rating?
Elis Denele Dicen is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Elis Denele Dicen played?
Our database contains 1,024 games by Elis Denele Dicen, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 399 wins, 166 draws, 459 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elis Denele Dicen?
1,024 games by Elis Denele Dicen 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.