Prepare against Omowale Nelson
Jamaica · World #33,615 classical · FIDE ID 7400209
When preparing against Omowale Nelson, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Omowale Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Omowale Nelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omowale Nelson 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 | 1,966 | 2,096 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,001 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 116 | 67 | 111 | 39.5% |
| As White | 141 | 60 | 37 | 44 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 153 | 56 | 30 | 67 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omowale Nelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omowale Nelson's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 98.6% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Nelson usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nelson usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nelson usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 65 | 87.8% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.2% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 94.2% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Omowale Nelson's chess games
All 294 games by Omowale Nelson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 67 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Halvard Hagesaether | 2,258 | Coventry Open | A54 |
| Dec 2017 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,193 | London Classic Open | D97 |
| Sep 2004 | Maria Ignacz | 2,193 | Budapest FS09 FM-A | E32 |
| Apr 2004 | David J Spence | 2,189 | Southend Open | B12 |
| Apr 2004 | Charles Chakanyuka | 2,160 | Southend Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 26 | 12 | 2,081 |
| Southend Open | 2004 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-JAM 29th | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,037 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omowale Nelson's chess games?
294 games by Omowale Nelson, from Apr 2003 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 Omowale Nelson has played.
What does Omowale Nelson play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Omowale Nelson opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omowale Nelson answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Omowale Nelson play as White?
As White, Omowale Nelson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omowale Nelson play as Black?
As Black, Omowale Nelson most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Omowale Nelson's FIDE rating?
Omowale Nelson is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Omowale Nelson played?
Our database contains 294 games by Omowale Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 67 draws, 111 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omowale Nelson?
294 games by Omowale Nelson 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.