Prepare against Zack Wilkins
United Kingdom · World #100,347 classical · FIDE ID 1807447
When preparing against Zack Wilkins, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Zack Wilkins, covering Feb 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zack Wilkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zack Wilkins 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 | 1,728 | 1,728 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zack Wilkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zack Wilkins's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Wilkins usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Zack Wilkins's chess games
All 35 games by Zack Wilkins in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,929 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Nenad Jokic | 1,852 | 39th ECC Open | C26 |
| Jul 2026 | Michael Binks | 1,847 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | A80 |
| Apr 2026 | Joshua McKenna | 1,790 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | D43 |
| Apr 2024 | Liam Powell-Jones | 1,756 | ch-WLS B 68th | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,683 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,396 |
| Flint Summer Scholastic Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,058 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zack Wilkins's chess games?
35 games by Zack Wilkins, from Feb 2024 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 Zack Wilkins has played.
What does Zack Wilkins play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zack Wilkins opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zack Wilkins answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Zack Wilkins play as White?
As White, Zack Wilkins's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zack Wilkins play as Black?
As Black, Zack Wilkins most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zack Wilkins's FIDE rating?
Zack Wilkins is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zack Wilkins played?
Our database contains 35 games by Zack Wilkins, covering Feb 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zack Wilkins?
35 games by Zack Wilkins 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.