Prepare against Roy Ellames
United Kingdom · World #22,191 classical · FIDE ID 416215
When preparing against Roy Ellames, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (46%).
Our database contains 62 games by Roy Ellames, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roy Ellames's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Ellames 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 | 2,041 | 2,125 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 21.0% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Ellames's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Ellames's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 43.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ellames usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ellames usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Ellames usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Ellames usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ellames usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Ellames usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Roy Ellames's chess games
All 62 games by Roy Ellames in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,192 | chT-BCF 1415 4NCL | E70 |
| Feb 2023 | Roger G Williamson | 2,177 | 46th Blackpool Open | B70 |
| Mar 2018 | Michael Surtees | 2,154 | 42nd Blackpool Open | C00 |
| Apr 2020 | Andrew M Stone | 2,096 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C45 |
| Mar 2015 | John P Foley | 2,007 | chT2b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,067 |
| 32nd Blackpool Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,008 |
| chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,985 |
| Blackpool Open 43rd | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
| chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Ellames's chess games?
62 games by Roy Ellames, from Feb 2016 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 Roy Ellames has played.
What does Roy Ellames play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Roy Ellames opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Ellames answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Roy Ellames play as White?
As White, Roy Ellames's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Ellames play as Black?
As Black, Roy Ellames most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Roy Ellames's FIDE rating?
Roy Ellames is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Roy Ellames played?
Our database contains 62 games by Roy Ellames, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Ellames?
62 games by Roy Ellames 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.