Prepare against Elliott Winslow
IM · United States · World #26,888 classical · FIDE ID 2002523
Our database contains 708 games by Elliott Winslow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elliott Winslow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elliott Winslow 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 | 2,005 | 2,348 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,186 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,076 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 708 | 323 | 104 | 281 | 45.6% |
| As White | 350 | 172 | 50 | 128 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 358 | 151 | 54 | 153 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elliott Winslow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elliott Winslow's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 55.1% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 132 | 37.7% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.7% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Winslow usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Winslow usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Winslow usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Winslow usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Winslow usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Winslow usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 85.2% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 12.5% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 90.9% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Elliott Winslow's chess games
All 708 games by Elliott Winslow in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 323 wins, 104 draws, 281 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 21 | 15/1/5 | 71.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 13/6/18 | 35.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1983 | Leonid Alexandrovic Shamkovich | 2,480 | CalChess Masters | B82 |
| Sep 2018 | Michael Kouzari | 2,460 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Aug 2020 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,454 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue | A65 |
| Mar 1986 | Cris Ramayrat | 2,430 | 2nd San Francisco | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 317 | 99.5 | 2,075 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 57 | 42.5 | 2,150 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 47 | 38 | 2,256 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 46 | 38 | 2,286 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 42 | 33 | 2,248 |
| New York Open | 1994 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,326 |
| CalChess Masters | 1983 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,434 |
| San Francisco Bagby | 1987 | 14 | 7 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elliott Winslow's chess games?
708 games by Elliott Winslow, from Apr 2003 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 Elliott Winslow has played.
What does Elliott Winslow play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Elliott Winslow opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elliott Winslow answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Elliott Winslow play as White?
As White, Elliott Winslow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elliott Winslow play as Black?
As Black, Elliott Winslow most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Elliott Winslow's FIDE rating?
Elliott Winslow is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Elliott Winslow played?
Our database contains 708 games by Elliott Winslow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 323 wins, 104 draws, 281 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elliott Winslow?
708 games by Elliott Winslow 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.