Prepare against Vivien Webster
United Kingdom · World #113,472 classical · FIDE ID 471968
When preparing against Vivien Webster, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (69%).
Our database contains 87 games by Vivien Webster, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vivien Webster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivien Webster 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 | 1,691 | 1,766 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 32 | 15 | 40 | 36.8% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivien Webster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivien Webster's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Webster usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Webster usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Webster usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Webster usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Webster usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Webster usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 9 | 40.9% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Vivien Webster's chess games
All 87 games by Vivien Webster in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B00 | English Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | James Hall | 1,919 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Sebastian Griffin-Young | 1,906 | 4NCL Bradford U2000 | A45 |
| Jan 2019 | William Ward | 1,894 | 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A40 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin J Burns | 1,889 | 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | E60 |
| Jan 2023 | Neil T Jones | 1,844 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,630 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,506 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,428 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,625 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,747 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open C 2nd | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,559 |
| 56th South Normanton Hull Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 359 |
| Nottingham 4NCL Major Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivien Webster's chess games?
87 games by Vivien Webster, from Nov 2018 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 Vivien Webster has played.
What does Vivien Webster play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Vivien Webster opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivien Webster answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...b6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vivien Webster play as White?
As White, Vivien Webster's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivien Webster play as Black?
As Black, Vivien Webster most often plays: Owen Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vivien Webster's FIDE rating?
Vivien Webster is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Vivien Webster played?
Our database contains 87 games by Vivien Webster, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivien Webster?
87 games by Vivien Webster 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.