Prepare against Alan Crahan
France · World #77,560 classical · FIDE ID 653101
When preparing against Alan Crahan, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alan Crahan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Crahan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Crahan 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 | 1,797 | 1,891 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,790 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,730 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 8 | 24 | 28.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Crahan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Crahan's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Crahan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Crahan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Crahan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 81.3% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Alan Crahan's chess games
All 45 games by Alan Crahan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Antoine Desbois | 1,991 | chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | A24 |
| Nov 2004 | Mickael Dupitier | 1,925 | chT3-FRA 0405 | D44 |
| Jul 2009 | Jean Pascot | 1,914 | 2nd Rennes Open | E68 |
| Mar 2001 | Joel Bougot | 1,880 | chT4-FRA 0001 | A00 |
| Jul 2009 | Bernard Dujardin | 1,745 | 2nd Rennes Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,919 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,587 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,776 |
| chT4-FRA 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| chT-FRA Gr5 | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,519 |
| chT4-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,523 |
| 3rd Plancoet Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Crahan's chess games?
45 games by Alan Crahan, from Apr 2005 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 Crahan has played.
What does Alan Crahan play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alan Crahan opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Crahan answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Alan Crahan play as White?
As White, Alan Crahan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Crahan play as Black?
As Black, Alan Crahan most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alan Crahan's FIDE rating?
Alan Crahan is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Alan Crahan played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alan Crahan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Crahan?
45 games by Alan Crahan 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.