Prepare against Ian Wilkinson
Jamaica · World #73,489 classical · FIDE ID 7400101
When preparing against Ian Wilkinson, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 159 games by Ian Wilkinson, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Wilkinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Wilkinson 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 | 1,810 | 1,952 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,920 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,929 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 56 | 39 | 64 | 35.2% |
| As White | 82 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Wilkinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Wilkinson's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 79.3% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Ian Wilkinson's chess games
All 159 games by Ian Wilkinson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 39 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Kent Angskog | 2,149 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Brian W R Hewson | 2,083 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | B14 |
| Nov 2019 | Tomasz Sielicki | 2,066 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | C63 |
| Jul 2009 | Mark Holness | 2,014 | ch-JAM | C11 |
| Aug 2015 | Daren Wisdom | 2,004 | Kingston Millionaire Qualifier | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JAM | 2015 | 52 | 19.5 | 1,920 |
| Kingston Roper Memorial | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,019 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,907 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Kingston President's Invitational | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| Kingston Futures | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| ch-JAM Roper Memorial Seniors | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| Kingston President's Inv | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michael Diedrick (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Wilkinson's chess games?
159 games by Ian Wilkinson, from Oct 2008 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 Ian Wilkinson has played.
What does Ian Wilkinson play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Ian Wilkinson opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Wilkinson answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ian Wilkinson play as White?
As White, Ian Wilkinson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Wilkinson play as Black?
As Black, Ian Wilkinson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Ian Wilkinson's FIDE rating?
Ian Wilkinson is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Ian Wilkinson played?
Our database contains 159 games by Ian Wilkinson, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 39 draws, 64 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Wilkinson?
159 games by Ian Wilkinson 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.