Prepare against Rod Wigbout
United Kingdom · World #54,054 classical · FIDE ID 419850
Our database contains 31 games by Rod Wigbout, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rod Wigbout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rod Wigbout 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 | 1,877 | 1,899 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 16.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rod Wigbout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rod Wigbout's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wigbout usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wigbout usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Wigbout usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Rod Wigbout's chess games
All 31 games by Rod Wigbout in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 5 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Sarah N Longson | 2,057 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | D88 |
| Dec 2011 | Jude A Lenier | 2,030 | London Classic Open | A65 |
| Aug 2010 | David J Cork | 1,842 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | E97 |
| Dec 2011 | Marinel Miu | 1,609 | London Classic Open | A70 |
| Dec 2013 | Gabriel Balouka Myers | 1,592 | Hampstead Open U2200 12 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,867 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,895 |
| Coulsdon Autumn B | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,684 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 12 | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rod Wigbout's chess games?
31 games by Rod Wigbout, from Nov 2010 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 Rod Wigbout has played.
What does Rod Wigbout play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Rod Wigbout opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rod Wigbout answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rod Wigbout play as White?
As White, Rod Wigbout's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rod Wigbout play as Black?
As Black, Rod Wigbout most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rod Wigbout's FIDE rating?
Rod Wigbout is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (May 2024).
How many games has Rod Wigbout played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rod Wigbout, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rod Wigbout?
31 games by Rod Wigbout 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.