Prepare against Alain Dekker
ZAF · World #25,803 classical · FIDE ID 410802
Our database contains 77 games by Alain Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Dekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Dekker 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 | 2,012 | 2,144 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,096 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,053 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 33.8% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Dekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Dekker's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dekker usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Dekker usually continues f4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dekker usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Alain Dekker's chess games
All 77 games by Alain Dekker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 20 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Gerald Moore | 2,244 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | B80 |
| Feb 2007 | Aarthie Ramaswamy | 2,224 | Gibraltar Masters | B97 |
| Mar 2008 | Nicolas Noden | 2,151 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A10 |
| Oct 2007 | Christopher M Jones | 2,145 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C30 |
| Jan 2007 | Graeme Kafka | 2,124 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,244 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Freestyle | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Week1 | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,992 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Week 2 | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Dekker's chess games?
77 games by Alain Dekker, from Apr 2003 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 Alain Dekker has played.
What does Alain Dekker play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alain Dekker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Dekker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Dekker play as White?
As White, Alain Dekker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Dekker play as Black?
As Black, Alain Dekker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Alain Dekker's FIDE rating?
Alain Dekker is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alain Dekker played?
Our database contains 77 games by Alain Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Dekker?
77 games by Alain Dekker 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.