Prepare against Adam A Taylor
United Kingdom · World #5,754 classical · FIDE ID 415790
When preparing against Adam A Taylor, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Adam A Taylor, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adam A Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam A Taylor 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 | 2,254 | 2,286 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,165 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,238 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 168 | 117 | 117 | 41.8% |
| As White | 195 | 90 | 55 | 50 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 207 | 78 | 62 | 67 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam A Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam A Taylor's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 184 | 94.4% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.6% | 72.2% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Taylor usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Taylor usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 100.0% | 50.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
Adam A Taylor's chess games
All 402 games by Adam A Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 168 wins, 117 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 49 | 24/16/9 | 49.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 45 | 18/9/18 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Peter T Roberson | 2,433 | BCF-chT1d 1819 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B80 |
| Jun 2020 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,416 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A37 |
| Aug 2022 | Peter K Wells | 2,396 | 108th ch-GBR | A37 |
| Feb 2019 | Clement Sreeves | 2,358 | chT-BCF 1a 1819 (4NCL) | B32 |
| Mar 2021 | Rhys Cumming | 2,355 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2013 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,792 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,157 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,305 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,346 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam A Taylor's chess games?
402 games by Adam A Taylor, from Jul 2010 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 Adam A Taylor has played.
What does Adam A Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Adam A Taylor opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam A Taylor answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Adam A Taylor play as White?
As White, Adam A Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (49 games, 49.0% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam A Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Adam A Taylor most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Adam A Taylor's FIDE rating?
Adam A Taylor is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (May 2026).
How many games has Adam A Taylor played?
Our database contains 402 games by Adam A Taylor, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 117 draws, 117 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam A Taylor?
402 games by Adam A Taylor 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.