Prepare against Wesley Russell

Canada · World #28,711 classical · FIDE ID 2640937

When preparing against Wesley Russell, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).

Our database contains 51 games by Wesley Russell, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wesley Russell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wesley Russell 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wesley Russell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wesley Russell's side.

First moves as White (25 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 47.7% score
  • …c5 (45% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (23% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
  • …d5 (67% of these games) — Russell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Russell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Wesley Russell's chess games

All 51 games by Wesley Russell in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Wesley Russell's chess games?

51 games by Wesley Russell, from Aug 2022 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 Wesley Russell has played.

What does Wesley Russell play on the first move as White?

Across 25 games with White in our database, Wesley Russell opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wesley Russell answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).

What openings does Wesley Russell play as White?

As White, Wesley Russell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Wesley Russell play as Black?

As Black, Wesley Russell most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.

What is Wesley Russell's FIDE rating?

Wesley Russell is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Wesley Russell played?

Our database contains 51 games by Wesley Russell, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (23.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Wesley Russell?

51 games by Wesley Russell 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.

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