Prepare against Alan Dunn
New Zealand · World #79,565 classical · FIDE ID 4300858
When preparing against Alan Dunn, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 112 games by Alan Dunn, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Dunn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Dunn 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 | 1,956 | 2,164 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,033 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 40 | 28 | 44 | 35.7% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 12 | 25 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Dunn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Dunn's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 76.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dunn usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dunn usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dunn usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dunn usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Dunn usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Dunn usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 41.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Alan Dunn's chess games
All 112 games by Alan Dunn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 40 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Roderick M McKay | 2,322 | 125th ch-SCO | A08 |
| Feb 2006 | Sven Bakker | 2,308 | Gibraltar Masters | E81 |
| Dec 2005 | Ian L Snape | 2,258 | Coulsdon Xmas | B78 |
| Jan 2006 | Alan J Walton | 2,197 | Gibraltar Masters | C14 |
| Sep 2017 | Michael Fernandez | 2,191 | 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
| Coulsdon Xmas | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 14th Basel Hilton Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Dunn's chess games?
112 games by Alan Dunn, from Jan 2004 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 Dunn has played.
What does Alan Dunn play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Alan Dunn opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Dunn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alan Dunn play as White?
As White, Alan Dunn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Dunn play as Black?
As Black, Alan Dunn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alan Dunn's FIDE rating?
Alan Dunn is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alan Dunn played?
Our database contains 112 games by Alan Dunn, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Dunn?
112 games by Alan Dunn 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.