Prepare against Harry Wilford
Australia · World #49,004 classical · FIDE ID 33417261
When preparing against Harry Wilford, expect 1.c4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Harry Wilford, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Harry Wilford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Wilford 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 | 1,898 | 1,908 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,819 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 41.9% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Wilford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Wilford's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 80.0% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wilford usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Wilford usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Wilford usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wilford usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Harry Wilford's chess games
All 31 games by Harry Wilford in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Khushal Lingineni | 2,130 | 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Blitz Under 18 | A23 |
| Apr 2026 | Cunmeng Wang | 1,744 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | A21 |
| Oct 2026 | Caleb Sing | 1,732 | 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Rapid Under 18 | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Trent Kariyawasam | 1,709 | 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Blitz Under 18 | A10 |
| Oct 2026 | Mai Nhuan Phat | 1,667 | 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Rapid Under 18 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Rapid Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,740 |
| 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Blitz Under 18 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,929 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-Asia U08 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,434 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Wilford's chess games?
31 games by Harry Wilford, from Jan 2022 to Oct 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 Harry Wilford has played.
What does Harry Wilford play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Harry Wilford opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Wilford answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Harry Wilford play as White?
As White, Harry Wilford's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Wilford play as Black?
As Black, Harry Wilford most often plays: Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Harry Wilford's FIDE rating?
Harry Wilford is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Harry Wilford played?
Our database contains 31 games by Harry Wilford, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Wilford?
31 games by Harry Wilford 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.