Prepare against Fenella Headlong
United Kingdom · World #114,698 classical · FIDE ID 418650
When preparing against Fenella Headlong, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Fenella Headlong, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fenella Headlong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fenella Headlong 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 | 1,688 | 1,853 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,834 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,804 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 16 | 34 | 28 | 20.5% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 13.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fenella Headlong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fenella Headlong's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Headlong usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Headlong usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Headlong usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Fenella Headlong's chess games
All 78 games by Fenella Headlong in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Richard Weston | 2,195 | 6th Witney Open U170 | B00 |
| Mar 2004 | Christopher Duggan | 1,848 | chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | C77 |
| Apr 2003 | David Heaton | 1,688 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | C80 |
| Mar 2000 | Syringa Turvey Cross | 1,680 | chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Bien Cuaresma | 1,576 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,728 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,925 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 4 | 3 | 1,705 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 4 | 3 | 1,839 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1996 | 4 | 0 | 1,592 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fenella Headlong's chess games?
78 games by Fenella Headlong, from May 2018 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 Fenella Headlong has played.
What does Fenella Headlong play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Fenella Headlong opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fenella Headlong answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fenella Headlong play as White?
As White, Fenella Headlong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fenella Headlong play as Black?
As Black, Fenella Headlong most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Fenella Headlong's FIDE rating?
Fenella Headlong is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Fenella Headlong played?
Our database contains 78 games by Fenella Headlong, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fenella Headlong?
78 games by Fenella Headlong 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.