Prepare against Sinclair Wilkinson
VIR · World #46,976 classical · FIDE ID 6800106
When preparing against Sinclair Wilkinson, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Sinclair Wilkinson, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sinclair Wilkinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinclair Wilkinson 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 | 1,905 | 1,917 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,780 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 8.6% |
| As White | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinclair Wilkinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinclair Wilkinson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Wilkinson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sinclair Wilkinson's chess games
All 35 games by Sinclair Wilkinson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 3 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carlyle Glean Jr | 1,637 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Henry Koenig | 1,412 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,518 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinclair Wilkinson's chess games?
35 games by Sinclair Wilkinson, from Jan 2005 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 Sinclair Wilkinson has played.
What does Sinclair Wilkinson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sinclair Wilkinson opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinclair Wilkinson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sinclair Wilkinson play as White?
As White, Sinclair Wilkinson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinclair Wilkinson play as Black?
As Black, Sinclair Wilkinson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sinclair Wilkinson's FIDE rating?
Sinclair Wilkinson is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sinclair Wilkinson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Sinclair Wilkinson, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (8.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinclair Wilkinson?
35 games by Sinclair Wilkinson 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.