Prepare against Louie Ellson
United Kingdom · World #73,293 classical · FIDE ID 343442056
When preparing against Louie Ellson, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 44 games by Louie Ellson, covering Feb 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Louie Ellson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louie Ellson 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 | 1,872 | 1,872 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 81 rated games against 77 different opponents, across 15 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 72 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 37.5% | 1,850 | 1,850 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,937 | 1,893 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 12 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 1,909 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 1,862 | 1,839 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,660 | 1,820 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louie Ellson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louie Ellson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Ellson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ellson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ellson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ellson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Louie Ellson's chess games
All 44 games by Louie Ellson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Robert Ashworth | 1,914 | Sussex University Masters U2050 | D45 |
| Jul 2025 | Arthur Kendall | 1,883 | English Open | E71 |
| Aug 2026 | Mark A Jones | 1,842 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | D27 |
| Jul 2026 | Karam. Talab | 1,782 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Richard M George | 1,773 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,743 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,787 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| Hastings Weekend Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,747 |
| Sussex University Masters U2050 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
Interactive opening tree from all 44 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louie Ellson's chess games?
44 games by Louie Ellson, from Feb 2024 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 Louie Ellson has played.
What does Louie Ellson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Louie Ellson opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louie Ellson answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Louie Ellson play as White?
As White, Louie Ellson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louie Ellson play as Black?
As Black, Louie Ellson most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Louie Ellson's FIDE rating?
Louie Ellson is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Louie Ellson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Louie Ellson, covering Feb 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louie Ellson?
44 games by Louie Ellson 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.