Prepare against Tony D Wells
United Kingdom · World #52,470 classical · FIDE ID 427675
When preparing against Tony D Wells, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Tony D Wells, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tony D Wells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony D Wells 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 | 1,883 | 1,911 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,004 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,070 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony D Wells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony D Wells's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Tony D Wells's chess games
All 50 games by Tony D Wells in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ian C Clark | 1,984 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | C58 |
| Nov 2022 | Kevin P Millward | 1,928 | London Central Open | C41 |
| Jul 2019 | David A Patrick | 1,897 | ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | C68 |
| Sep 2013 | Joseph A Coburn | 1,805 | Paignton Open | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Steve N Moore | 1,784 | ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,071 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 13th-15th March 2026 - Major Under 2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,005 |
| London Central Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 9th London Classic Open U2050 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,786 |
| ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| London Central Open A | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,046 |
| 8th London Classic Open U2050 A | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,665 |
| 5th London Classic Open B | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony D Wells's chess games?
50 games by Tony D Wells, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Tony D Wells has played.
What does Tony D Wells play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tony D Wells opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony D Wells answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Tony D Wells play as White?
As White, Tony D Wells's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony D Wells play as Black?
As Black, Tony D Wells most often plays: Rat Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tony D Wells's FIDE rating?
Tony D Wells is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Tony D Wells played?
Our database contains 50 games by Tony D Wells, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 14 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony D Wells?
50 games by Tony D Wells 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.