Prepare against Nick Webb
Ireland · World #71,410 classical · FIDE ID 2517302
When preparing against Nick Webb, expect 1.Nf3 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Nick Webb, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nick Webb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Webb 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 | 1,817 | 1,887 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 38.3% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 181 rated games against 162 different opponents, across 34 events in 3 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 | 181 | 82 | 52 | 47 | 45.3% | 1,766 | 1,819 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 54 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 29.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 89 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 47.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1,853 | 1,786 |
| 2025 | 53 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 1,758 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 55 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 1,780 | 1,880 |
| 2023 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 1,648 | 1,648 |
| 2022 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1,777 | 1,777 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,934 | 2,014 |
Where Nick Webb has played
England (27) · Scotland (5) · Ireland (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Webb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Webb's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 79.3% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 65.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Webb usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Webb usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Webb usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Webb usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Nick Webb's chess games
All 60 games by Nick Webb in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | James Hall | 1,969 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A04 |
| Jan 2022 | Jim E Vickery | 1,944 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A23 |
| Sep 2026 | Nathan Madzia | 1,879 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | A15 |
| Sep 2026 | Mark Daley | 1,862 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | A30 |
| Jan 2023 | Roger Greatorex | 1,830 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,806 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 15th 4NCL Online Open | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Expert | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,883 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,769 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,853 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Webb's chess games?
60 games by Nick Webb, from Feb 2022 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 Nick Webb has played.
What does Nick Webb play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nick Webb opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Webb answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nick Webb play as White?
As White, Nick Webb's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Webb play as Black?
As Black, Nick Webb most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Nick Webb's FIDE rating?
Nick Webb is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Nick Webb played?
Our database contains 60 games by Nick Webb, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Webb?
60 games by Nick Webb 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.