Prepare against Alan Hall
United Kingdom · World #90,633 classical · FIDE ID 449652
When preparing against Alan Hall, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Alan Hall, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Hall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Hall 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 | 1,756 | 1,833 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 19 | 34 | 32.9% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Hall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Hall's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hall usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Alan Hall's chess games
All 79 games by Alan Hall in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Aug 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Henrik Fabri | 1,985 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A46 |
| Oct 2016 | David Sedgwick | 1,970 | Douglas IoM Major Open | C22 |
| Oct 2022 | John K Robinson | 1,967 | 46th Guernsey Open | D76 |
| Apr 2025 | Richard J E McNally | 1,926 | English Seniors 65+ | D05 |
| Apr 2025 | D Tucker | 1,904 | English Seniors 65+ | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 1,772 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,734 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,067 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,550 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Hall's chess games?
79 games by Alan Hall, from Jan 2016 to Aug 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 Hall has played.
What does Alan Hall play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Alan Hall opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Hall answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Hall play as White?
As White, Alan Hall's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Hall play as Black?
As Black, Alan Hall most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Alan Hall's FIDE rating?
Alan Hall is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Alan Hall played?
Our database contains 79 games by Alan Hall, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Hall?
79 games by Alan Hall 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.