Prepare against Ryan Winter
New Zealand · World #16,169 classical · FIDE ID 4306295
Our database contains 201 games by Ryan Winter, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Winter 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 | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 89 | 43 | 69 | 44.3% |
| As White | 104 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 37 | 17 | 43 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Winter's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 81.7% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.4% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (87% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
Ryan Winter's chess games
All 201 games by Ryan Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 89 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Russell John Dive | 2,389 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | B47 |
| Apr 2021 | Nicholas Croad | 2,316 | ch-North Island | C95 |
| Jan 2022 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,210 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | E40 |
| Jun 2022 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,194 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | B12 |
| Feb 2021 | Ummi Fisabilillah | 2,159 | KCF University Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 13.5 | 1,926 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,854 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 15 | 9 | 1,973 |
| ch-NZL Open 128th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,095 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| 127th ch-NZL Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Winter's chess games?
201 games by Ryan Winter, from Feb 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 Ryan Winter has played.
What does Ryan Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Ryan Winter opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Winter answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ryan Winter play as White?
As White, Ryan Winter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Winter play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Winter most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Ryan Winter's FIDE rating?
Ryan Winter is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ryan Winter played?
Our database contains 201 games by Ryan Winter, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Winter?
201 games by Ryan Winter 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.