Prepare against Alan D Goldsmith
Australia · World #25,145 classical · FIDE ID 3200647
Our database contains 205 games by Alan D Goldsmith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan D Goldsmith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan D Goldsmith 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 | 2,017 | 2,247 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 99 | 19 | 87 | 48.3% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 8 | 50 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 53 | 11 | 37 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan D Goldsmith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan D Goldsmith's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 62.5% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 35 | 33.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Goldsmith usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 37.0% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 24.1% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 16.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 88.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Alan D Goldsmith's chess games
All 205 games by Alan D Goldsmith 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: 99 wins, 19 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Trevor Tao | 2,439 | Adelaide University Open | B06 |
| Jan 1990 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,412 | ch-AUS | C00 |
| Jan 2009 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,397 | Queenstown Open | B42 |
| Nov 2019 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,331 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | C02 |
| Feb 1993 | Anthony F Ker | 2,320 | Australian Masters | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 31 | 17.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-AUS | 1990 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,167 |
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,048 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,989 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,959 |
| Australian Open | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,253 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-South Australia | 1993 | 10 | 7 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan D Goldsmith's chess games?
205 games by Alan D Goldsmith, 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 Alan D Goldsmith has played.
What does Alan D Goldsmith play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Alan D Goldsmith opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan D Goldsmith answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alan D Goldsmith play as White?
As White, Alan D Goldsmith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan D Goldsmith play as Black?
As Black, Alan D Goldsmith most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Alan D Goldsmith's FIDE rating?
Alan D Goldsmith is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alan D Goldsmith played?
Our database contains 205 games by Alan D Goldsmith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 19 draws, 87 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan D Goldsmith?
205 games by Alan D Goldsmith 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.