Prepare against Jos Woolley
United Kingdom · World #20,944 classical · FIDE ID 410250
When preparing against Jos Woolley, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 82 games by Jos Woolley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jos Woolley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jos Woolley 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 | 2,049 | 2,116 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,110 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 27 | 15 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jos Woolley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jos Woolley's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 65.9% | 48.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Woolley usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Woolley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Woolley usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Woolley usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Woolley usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Woolley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jos Woolley's chess games
All 82 games by Jos Woolley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,575 | ch-BCF rapidplay | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,454 | Rijeka IM-B | B28 |
| Jan 2011 | John J Carleton | 2,307 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | B04 |
| Jan 2006 | Richard J D Tozer | 2,302 | 19th York Fulprint Congress | B31 |
| Jan 2001 | Damir Kljako | 2,294 | Rijeka IM-B | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijeka IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,118 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters B | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,245 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 22nd Bled Open | 2001 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| 7th Werther Schloss Open A | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jos Woolley's chess games?
82 games by Jos Woolley, from Apr 2003 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 Jos Woolley has played.
What does Jos Woolley play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jos Woolley opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jos Woolley answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jos Woolley play as White?
As White, Jos Woolley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jos Woolley play as Black?
As Black, Jos Woolley most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jos Woolley's FIDE rating?
Jos Woolley is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Jos Woolley played?
Our database contains 82 games by Jos Woolley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jos Woolley?
82 games by Jos Woolley 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.