Prepare against Wayne Knightbridge
New Zealand · World #115,147 classical · FIDE ID 4309669
When preparing against Wayne Knightbridge, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Wayne Knightbridge, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wayne Knightbridge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wayne Knightbridge 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 | 1,687 | 1,733 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wayne Knightbridge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wayne Knightbridge's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 82.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Knightbridge usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Wayne Knightbridge's chess games
All 56 games by Wayne Knightbridge in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Hamish R Gold | 1,828 | ch-NZL Major Open | C06 |
| Jan 2019 | Don Eade | 1,806 | ch-NZL Major Open | B25 |
| Jan 2023 | Leo Malcolm | 1,777 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C40 |
| Jan 2020 | Michael Ashe | 1,643 | ch-NZL Major Open | D36 |
| Jan 2019 | Philip Mukkattu | 1,560 | ch-NZL Major Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 41 | 21 | 1,642 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,617 |
| Palmy Knights Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,541 |
| chB-NZL | 1980 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wayne Knightbridge's chess games?
56 games by Wayne Knightbridge, from Feb 2018 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 Wayne Knightbridge has played.
What does Wayne Knightbridge play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Wayne Knightbridge opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wayne Knightbridge answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Wayne Knightbridge play as White?
As White, Wayne Knightbridge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wayne Knightbridge play as Black?
As Black, Wayne Knightbridge most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Wayne Knightbridge's FIDE rating?
Wayne Knightbridge is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Wayne Knightbridge played?
Our database contains 56 games by Wayne Knightbridge, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wayne Knightbridge?
56 games by Wayne Knightbridge 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.