Prepare against Mark Waterfield
United Kingdom · World #52,396 classical · FIDE ID 464910
When preparing against Mark Waterfield, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 195 games by Mark Waterfield, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Waterfield's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Waterfield 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 | 1,883 | 1,913 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,913 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,892 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 75 | 27 | 93 | 38.5% |
| As White | 101 | 42 | 17 | 42 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 33 | 10 | 51 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Waterfield's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Waterfield's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 94.1% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Waterfield usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 97.9% | 37.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Mark Waterfield's chess games
All 195 games by Mark Waterfield in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Aug 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: 75 wins, 27 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Richard D Westwood | 2,080 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Arthur Kendall | 2,078 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | D04 |
| Feb 2025 | Joe Fathallah | 2,044 | Wightlink Int Masters | C04 |
| Feb 2025 | A Walton | 2,034 | Wightlink Int Masters | C03 |
| Jan 2022 | Mate Ther | 2,031 | Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,988 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,638 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Waterfield's chess games?
195 games by Mark Waterfield, from Nov 2018 to Aug 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 Mark Waterfield has played.
What does Mark Waterfield play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Mark Waterfield opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Waterfield answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Mark Waterfield play as White?
As White, Mark Waterfield's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Waterfield play as Black?
As Black, Mark Waterfield most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Mark Waterfield's FIDE rating?
Mark Waterfield is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mark Waterfield played?
Our database contains 195 games by Mark Waterfield, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 27 draws, 93 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Waterfield?
195 games by Mark Waterfield 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.