Prepare against Adam G Ashton
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,381 classical · FIDE ID 410110
Our database contains 656 games by Adam G Ashton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam G Ashton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam G Ashton 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 | 2,237 | 2,398 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,384 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,253 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 656 | 249 | 243 | 164 | 38.0% |
| As White | 338 | 132 | 131 | 75 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 318 | 117 | 112 | 89 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam G Ashton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam G Ashton's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 325 | 96.2% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ashton usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ashton usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ashton usually continues d4 (63.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Ashton usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ashton usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ashton usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 149 | 93.1% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 6.3% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 82.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 17.2% | 55.9% |
Adam G Ashton's chess games
All 656 games by Adam G Ashton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 249 wins, 243 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 17/19/12 | 35.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 5/15/6 | 19.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Nikolai Kabanov | 2,521 | 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | C96 |
| May 2014 | Carlo D'Amore | 2,493 | 3rd Salento Open | C60 |
| Jul 2019 | James R Adair | 2,483 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | D36 |
| Nov 2013 | Glenn C Flear | 2,475 | chT1b-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Nov 2008 | John Shaw | 2,469 | ch-BCF rapidplay | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2008 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,246 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,312 |
| chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,364 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam G Ashton's chess games?
656 games by Adam G Ashton, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 G Ashton has played.
What does Adam G Ashton play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Adam G Ashton opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam G Ashton answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Adam G Ashton play as White?
As White, Adam G Ashton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 19.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam G Ashton play as Black?
As Black, Adam G Ashton most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Adam G Ashton's FIDE rating?
Adam G Ashton is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Adam G Ashton played?
Our database contains 656 games by Adam G Ashton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 243 draws, 164 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam G Ashton?
656 games by Adam G Ashton 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.