Prepare against Wayne Nelson
DEU · World #61,107 classical · FIDE ID 12940836
When preparing against Wayne Nelson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Wayne Nelson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wayne Nelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wayne Nelson 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 | 1,852 | 2,077 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,886 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wayne Nelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wayne Nelson's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Bg5 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Nelson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Wayne Nelson's chess games
All 45 games by Wayne Nelson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Wilfried Rommel | 1,927 | Prague Holiday K32 | C88 |
| Aug 2014 | Ulrich Fitzke | 1,926 | Prague Holiday K31 | D05 |
| Aug 2013 | Misja Schreuder Peters | 1,915 | Prague Holiday K32 | C86 |
| Aug 2017 | Zdenek Vit | 1,889 | Prague Holiday K31 | D03 |
| Aug 2014 | Staffan Thomasson | 1,879 | Prague Holiday K31 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,947 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| Prague Holiday K32 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wayne Nelson's chess games?
45 games by Wayne Nelson, from Sep 2011 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 Nelson has played.
What does Wayne Nelson play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Wayne Nelson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wayne Nelson answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Wayne Nelson play as White?
As White, Wayne Nelson's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wayne Nelson play as Black?
As Black, Wayne Nelson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Wayne Nelson's FIDE rating?
Wayne Nelson is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Wayne Nelson played?
Our database contains 45 games by Wayne Nelson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wayne Nelson?
45 games by Wayne Nelson 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.