Prepare against Louise Head
WFM · United Kingdom · World #22,179 classical · FIDE ID 424773
When preparing against Louise Head, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Louise Head, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Louise Head's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louise Head 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 | 2,039 | 2,161 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 143 | 89 | 170 | 35.6% |
| As White | 200 | 80 | 43 | 77 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 202 | 63 | 46 | 93 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louise Head's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louise Head's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 99.5% | 51.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Head usually continues c4 (49.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Head usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Head usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Head usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 89 | 78.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 13.3% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 78.6% | 44.3% |
| f5 | 12 | 21.4% | 37.5% |
Louise Head's chess games
All 402 games by Louise Head in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 143 wins, 89 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alan B Merry | 2,427 | Wakefield 4NCL Open 14th | E90 |
| Jun 2021 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,369 | Speed Chess w Q7 | B13 |
| Jul 2018 | Felix Meissner | 2,354 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | D24 |
| Jul 2018 | GK. Monnisha | 2,292 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | E10 |
| Jul 2017 | James P Jackson | 2,286 | Wakefield 4NCL Open 14th | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 37 | 19 | 2,024 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,814 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-GBR Blitz w | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 1,823 |
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 15 | 13 | 2,175 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 2,091 |
| ch-UK Blitz w | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louise Head's chess games?
402 games by Louise Head, from Sep 2011 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 Louise Head has played.
What does Louise Head play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Louise Head opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louise Head answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games).
What openings does Louise Head play as White?
As White, Louise Head's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louise Head play as Black?
As Black, Louise Head most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Louise Head's FIDE rating?
Louise Head is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Louise Head played?
Our database contains 402 games by Louise Head, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 89 draws, 170 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louise Head?
402 games by Louise Head 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.