Prepare against Matthew J Wadsworth
GM · United Kingdom · World #472 classical · FIDE ID 415804
When preparing against Matthew J Wadsworth, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 32.7% over 49 games.
Our database contains 1,910 games by Matthew J Wadsworth, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthew J Wadsworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew J Wadsworth 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 | 2,516 | 2,532 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,369 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,367 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,910 | 862 | 472 | 576 | 45.1% |
| As White | 967 | 473 | 228 | 266 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 943 | 389 | 244 | 310 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew J Wadsworth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew J Wadsworth's side.
First moves as White (967 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 418 | 43.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 287 | 29.7% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 113 | 11.7% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 112 | 11.6% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 31 | 3.2% | 59.7% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (52.2% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (67.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Wadsworth usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 186 | 44.7% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 145 | 34.9% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 49 | 11.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 4.8% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 3.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| d5 | 128 | 40.5% | 56.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 3.5% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Matthew J Wadsworth's chess games
All 1,910 games by Matthew J Wadsworth in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 862 wins, 472 draws, 576 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 169 | 89/45/35 | 52.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 114 | 47/25/42 | 41.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 113 | 52/19/42 | 46.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 66 | 29/18/19 | 43.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 65 | 35/16/14 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 55 | 30/9/16 | 54.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 48 | 17/16/15 | 35.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 27 | 18/5/4 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 20/3/4 | 74.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 122 | 42/44/36 | 34.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 36/10/36 | 43.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 64 | 23/12/29 | 35.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 27/8/16 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 16/13/20 | 32.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 42 | 15/9/18 | 35.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 15/11/14 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Apr 2011 | Michael Adams | 2,716 | London RAC Centenary Simul | D13 |
| May 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,699 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Sep 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 646 | 351.5 | 2,375 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,381 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters GM | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,494 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,294 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,918 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,417 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,521 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,382 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonah B Willow (19 games) · Matthew J Turner (11 games) · James P Jackson (11 games) · Marcus R Harvey (10 games) · Rajat Makkar (10 games)
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Where can I find Matthew J Wadsworth's chess games?
1,910 games by Matthew J Wadsworth, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Matthew J Wadsworth has played.
What does Matthew J Wadsworth play on the first move as White?
Across 967 games with White in our database, Matthew J Wadsworth opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew J Wadsworth answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthew J Wadsworth play as White?
As White, Matthew J Wadsworth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (169 games, 52.7% win rate); Réti Opening (114 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (113 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 967 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew J Wadsworth play as Black?
As Black, Matthew J Wadsworth most often plays: Slav Defense (122 games, 34.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (82 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (64 games, 35.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 943 games.
What is Matthew J Wadsworth's FIDE rating?
Matthew J Wadsworth is currently rated 2,516 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,532 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matthew J Wadsworth played?
Our database contains 1,910 games by Matthew J Wadsworth, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 862 wins, 472 draws, 576 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew J Wadsworth?
1,910 games by Matthew J Wadsworth 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.