Prepare against Rebecca Selkirk
WCM · ZAF · World #69,079 classical · FIDE ID 14306514
When preparing against Rebecca Selkirk, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 7.7% over 26 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Rebecca Selkirk, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rebecca Selkirk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rebecca Selkirk 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 | 1,824 | 1,835 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 89 | 34 | 204 | 27.2% |
| As White | 164 | 53 | 15 | 96 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 163 | 36 | 19 | 108 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rebecca Selkirk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rebecca Selkirk's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 99.4% | 37.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 37.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Selkirk usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Selkirk usually continues Nf3 (28.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Selkirk usually continues d4 (28.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Selkirk usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 63 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 25 | 27.8% | 18.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Rebecca Selkirk's chess games
All 327 games by Rebecca Selkirk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 89 wins, 34 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 2/5/19 | 7.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/1/15 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Andrei Deev | 2,390 | Speed Chess Q2 | B07 |
| Jun 2021 | S. Poobesh Anand | 2,389 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Apr 2020 | Woju Wo | 2,371 | Titled Tue | B34 |
| Jun 2021 | Elena Tomilova | 2,338 | Speed Chess w Q4 | B43 |
| Jul 2023 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,303 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 92 | 16.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-RSA w | 2022 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,707 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 21 | 6 | 1,866 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 6 | 1,942 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,791 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 13 | 1 | 1,857 |
| Speed Chess w Q6 | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rebecca Selkirk's chess games?
327 games by Rebecca Selkirk, from Jul 2010 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 Rebecca Selkirk has played.
What does Rebecca Selkirk play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Rebecca Selkirk opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rebecca Selkirk answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rebecca Selkirk play as White?
As White, Rebecca Selkirk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rebecca Selkirk play as Black?
As Black, Rebecca Selkirk most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 7.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Rebecca Selkirk's FIDE rating?
Rebecca Selkirk is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (May 2026).
How many games has Rebecca Selkirk played?
Our database contains 327 games by Rebecca Selkirk, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 34 draws, 204 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rebecca Selkirk?
327 games by Rebecca Selkirk 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.