Prepare against Wesley Russell
Canada · World #28,955 classical · FIDE ID 2640937
When preparing against Wesley Russell, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Wesley Russell, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,717 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
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 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Russell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Russell usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Russell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Russell usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Wesley Russell's chess games
All 48 games by Wesley Russell in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Curcio,Luciano Joel | 2,156 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Qian,Eric | 2,074 | Canadian Open 2026 | E11 |
| Jun 2026 | Durovka,Marek | 2,069 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Jin,Eric | 2,050 | Canadian Open 2026 | B29 |
| Jul 2026 | Deshpande,Sarthak | 1,975 | Canadian Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 8 | 1,784 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,558 |
| Toronto Candidates Blitz Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wesley Russell's chess games?
48 games by Wesley Russell, from Aug 2022 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 Wesley Russell has played.
What does Wesley Russell play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Wesley Russell opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% 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 23 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 25 games.
What is Wesley Russell's FIDE rating?
Wesley Russell is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wesley Russell played?
Our database contains 48 games by Wesley Russell, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wesley Russell?
48 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.