Prepare against Zac Welling
United Kingdom · World #23,839 classical · FIDE ID 343414729
When preparing against Zac Welling, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 75 games by Zac Welling, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zac Welling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zac Welling 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 | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,624 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 34.7% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zac Welling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zac Welling's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Welling usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Welling usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Zac Welling's chess games
All 75 games by Zac Welling in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 26 wins, 27 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,146 | Sussex University Masters | A06 |
| Jul 2026 | Rohan Pal | 2,145 | Sussex University Masters | B11 |
| Aug 2024 | Peter Shaw | 2,041 | ch-BCF Major | E92 |
| Jul 2025 | David Toole | 1,884 | County Championship Final | D19 |
| Jul 2025 | Ashwin Anjulan | 1,880 | English Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,078 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,030 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zac Welling's chess games?
75 games by Zac Welling, from Dec 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 Zac Welling has played.
What does Zac Welling play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Zac Welling opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zac Welling answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zac Welling play as White?
As White, Zac Welling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zac Welling play as Black?
As Black, Zac Welling most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zac Welling's FIDE rating?
Zac Welling is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zac Welling played?
Our database contains 75 games by Zac Welling, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 22 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zac Welling?
75 games by Zac Welling 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.