Prepare against Alan D Chapman
United Kingdom · World #36,411 classical · FIDE ID 406937
When preparing against Alan D Chapman, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Alan D Chapman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alan D Chapman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan D Chapman 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 | 1,952 | 2,094 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 78 | 19 | 106 | 38.4% |
| As White | 110 | 44 | 13 | 53 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 34 | 6 | 53 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan D Chapman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan D Chapman's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 90.0% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chapman usually continues Nf3 (33.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Chapman usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Chapman usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Chapman usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Chapman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Chapman usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 85.7% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 31.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Alan D Chapman's chess games
All 203 games by Alan D Chapman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 19 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Henrik Teske | 2,542 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E21 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Potapov | 2,515 | 8th ch-EU | C78 |
| Jul 2001 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,358 | 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | C86 |
| Apr 2000 | Milan Kandic | 2,315 | 6th Werther Schloss Open A | B33 |
| Apr 2000 | Hendrik Schmidt | 2,205 | 6th Werther Schloss Open A | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 2000 | 21 | 10 | 2,189 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,171 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,424 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan D Chapman's chess games?
203 games by Alan D Chapman, from Apr 2003 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 Alan D Chapman has played.
What does Alan D Chapman play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Alan D Chapman opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan D Chapman answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alan D Chapman play as White?
As White, Alan D Chapman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan D Chapman play as Black?
As Black, Alan D Chapman most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Alan D Chapman's FIDE rating?
Alan D Chapman is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alan D Chapman played?
Our database contains 203 games by Alan D Chapman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 19 draws, 106 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan D Chapman?
203 games by Alan D Chapman 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.