Prepare against Reece Whittington
United Kingdom · World #90,844 classical · FIDE ID 459771
When preparing against Reece Whittington, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Reece Whittington, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reece Whittington's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reece Whittington 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 | 1,756 | 1,793 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,800 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,779 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reece Whittington's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reece Whittington's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Whittington usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Whittington usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Whittington usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Whittington usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Reece Whittington's chess games
All 36 games by Reece Whittington in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Rohan Pal | 1,966 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | A50 |
| Mar 2024 | Dominic V Gibbs | 1,938 | ch-WLS B 68th | A30 |
| Aug 2025 | Joel Bartlett | 1,858 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Paul H Kenning | 1,776 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | B53 |
| Jul 2024 | Chris Perkins | 1,755 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,590 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reece Whittington's chess games?
36 games by Reece Whittington, from Sep 2017 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 Reece Whittington has played.
What does Reece Whittington play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Reece Whittington opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reece Whittington answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Reece Whittington play as White?
As White, Reece Whittington's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reece Whittington play as Black?
As Black, Reece Whittington most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Reece Whittington's FIDE rating?
Reece Whittington is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Reece Whittington played?
Our database contains 36 games by Reece Whittington, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reece Whittington?
36 games by Reece Whittington 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.