Prepare against Elmira Walker
United Kingdom · World #97,446 classical · FIDE ID 343434169
When preparing against Elmira Walker, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Elmira Walker, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elmira Walker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmira Walker 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 | 1,737 | 1,813 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,783 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,587 | 1,711 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmira Walker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmira Walker's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Walker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Elmira Walker's chess games
All 42 games by Elmira Walker in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Luke Freeman | 1,963 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonadab Oki | 1,847 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Charlie Wainwright | 1,743 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C43 |
| Jul 2024 | Isaac Fossey | 1,673 | BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Sophie Mehta | 1,661 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 1.5 | 1,415 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,815 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,526 |
| BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,049 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,663 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmira Walker's chess games?
42 games by Elmira Walker, from Nov 2023 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 Elmira Walker has played.
What does Elmira Walker play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Elmira Walker opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmira Walker answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elmira Walker play as White?
As White, Elmira Walker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmira Walker play as Black?
As Black, Elmira Walker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Elmira Walker's FIDE rating?
Elmira Walker is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,587 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Elmira Walker played?
Our database contains 42 games by Elmira Walker, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmira Walker?
42 games by Elmira Walker 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.