Prepare against Winston Darwin Cu Hor
FM · GTM · World #3,209 classical · FIDE ID 7300662
When preparing against Winston Darwin Cu Hor, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 35.3% over 34 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Winston Darwin Cu Hor, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Winston Darwin Cu Hor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winston Darwin Cu Hor 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 | 2,330 | 2,365 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,324 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,328 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 115 | 90 | 111 | 36.4% |
| As White | 165 | 66 | 46 | 53 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 151 | 49 | 44 | 58 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winston Darwin Cu Hor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winston Darwin Cu Hor's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 104 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 13.3% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 12.1% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Hor usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hor usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hor usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hor usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hor usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 97.6% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Winston Darwin Cu Hor's chess games
All 316 games by Winston Darwin Cu Hor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 115 wins, 90 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 37 | 14/7/16 | 37.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 34 | 12/12/10 | 35.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/14/15 | 38.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Mads Andersen | 2,587 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | A30 |
| Jun 2016 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,578 | 12th American Continental | B96 |
| Jan 2022 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,509 | Caissa CC Online | A30 |
| Aug 2014 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,448 | Olympiad-41 | E10 |
| Jul 2022 | Shakthi Alexander | 2,424 | Olympiad-44 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 12 | 2,300 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,391 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 9 | 2,348 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,295 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,281 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winston Darwin Cu Hor's chess games?
316 games by Winston Darwin Cu Hor, from Apr 2007 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 Winston Darwin Cu Hor has played.
What does Winston Darwin Cu Hor play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Winston Darwin Cu Hor opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winston Darwin Cu Hor answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Winston Darwin Cu Hor play as White?
As White, Winston Darwin Cu Hor's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winston Darwin Cu Hor play as Black?
As Black, Winston Darwin Cu Hor most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Winston Darwin Cu Hor's FIDE rating?
Winston Darwin Cu Hor is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Winston Darwin Cu Hor played?
Our database contains 316 games by Winston Darwin Cu Hor, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 90 draws, 111 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winston Darwin Cu Hor?
316 games by Winston Darwin Cu Hor 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.