Prepare against Oscar Idle
United Kingdom · World #39,262 classical · FIDE ID 439347
Our database contains 61 games by Oscar Idle, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Idle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Idle 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 | 1,938 | 1,938 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 49.2% |
| As White | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Idle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Idle's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Idle usually continues c4 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Idle usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Idle usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Idle usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Idle usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Idle usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Oscar Idle's chess games
All 61 games by Oscar Idle in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alex Bullen | 2,219 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | A13 |
| Apr 2021 | Douglas Vleeshhouwer | 2,114 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | E68 |
| Feb 2021 | Adrian Ociepka | 2,111 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | D52 |
| Nov 2021 | David Murray | 2,108 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A64 |
| Apr 2021 | Paul Madden | 2,101 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caplin British Online | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-BCF U15 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,633 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,305 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open A 31st | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Idle's chess games?
61 games by Oscar Idle, from Mar 2015 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 Oscar Idle has played.
What does Oscar Idle play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Oscar Idle opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Idle answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Oscar Idle play as White?
As White, Oscar Idle's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Idle play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Idle most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Oscar Idle's FIDE rating?
Oscar Idle is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oscar Idle played?
Our database contains 61 games by Oscar Idle, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Idle?
61 games by Oscar Idle 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.