Prepare against Alan B Merry
IM · United Kingdom · World #1,648 classical · FIDE ID 418811
Our database contains 662 games by Alan B Merry, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan B Merry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan B Merry 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 | 2,401 | 2,462 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,360 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,340 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 343 | 137 | 182 | 51.8% |
| As White | 327 | 180 | 63 | 84 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 335 | 163 | 74 | 98 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan B Merry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan B Merry's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 46.2% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 92 | 28.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 51 | 15.6% | 62.7% |
| b3 | 28 | 8.6% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Merry usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Merry usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Merry usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Merry usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Merry usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Merry usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 40.9% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 25 | 18.2% | 66.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 10.9% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 10.2% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 66.4% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 16.8% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 11.8% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
Alan B Merry's chess games
All 662 games by Alan B Merry in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 343 wins, 137 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 18/5/5 | 64.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/9/0 | 59.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,638 | ch-4NCL Rapid | A22 |
| Dec 2018 | John D M Nunn | 2,572 | ch-GBR KO | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,564 | Douglas IoM Open | B07 |
| Apr 2018 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,542 | Jersey Open | B51 |
| Aug 2015 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,540 | 5th Riga Tech Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 40 | 27.5 | 2,452 |
| Shropshire Open | 2019 | 20 | 16 | 2,455 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,576 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,406 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,385 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 2,571 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,399 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: James P Jackson (12 games) · Mark L Hebden (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan B Merry's chess games?
662 games by Alan B Merry, from Jul 2010 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 Alan B Merry has played.
What does Alan B Merry play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Alan B Merry opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan B Merry answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alan B Merry play as White?
As White, Alan B Merry's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan B Merry play as Black?
As Black, Alan B Merry most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Alan B Merry's FIDE rating?
Alan B Merry is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Alan B Merry played?
Our database contains 662 games by Alan B Merry, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 137 draws, 182 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan B Merry?
662 games by Alan B Merry 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.