Prepare against Emar Edwards
BRB · World #35,283 classical · FIDE ID 11103345
When preparing against Emar Edwards, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 63 games by Emar Edwards, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emar Edwards's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emar Edwards 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 | 1,958 | 1,974 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,796 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,827 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 27 | 4 | 32 | 42.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emar Edwards's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emar Edwards's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 50.0% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.0% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Edwards usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Edwards usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Edwards usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Edwards usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Emar Edwards's chess games
All 63 games by Emar Edwards in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Jorge Luis Sanchez | 2,104 | Online Olym Div3 E | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Ursus Van Bemmelen | 2,081 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Mike Fellman | 2,069 | Online Olym Div3 E | D31 |
| Aug 2026 | Vaibhav Bedi | 2,012 | Caribbean Chess Cup 2026 | Open | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Ilya Stetsenko | 1,961 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Caribbean Chess Cup 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Las Americas Team Open U2400 Hybrid | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| 15th Philadelphia Int. Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emar Edwards's chess games?
63 games by Emar Edwards, from Jun 2015 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 Emar Edwards has played.
What does Emar Edwards play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Emar Edwards opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emar Edwards answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Emar Edwards play as White?
As White, Emar Edwards's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emar Edwards play as Black?
As Black, Emar Edwards most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Emar Edwards's FIDE rating?
Emar Edwards is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Emar Edwards played?
Our database contains 63 games by Emar Edwards, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emar Edwards?
63 games by Emar Edwards 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.