Prepare against Alan Jelfs
United Kingdom · World #60,234 classical · FIDE ID 2403358
When preparing against Alan Jelfs, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 138 games by Alan Jelfs, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Jelfs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Jelfs 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 | 1,855 | 1,918 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,864 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 51 | 23 | 64 | 37.0% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 13 | 32 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 28 | 10 | 32 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Jelfs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Jelfs's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jelfs usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Jelfs usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Jelfs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 97.9% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Alan Jelfs's chess games
All 138 games by Alan Jelfs in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Edward Davis | 2,220 | ch-West of Scotland | D31 |
| Jan 2012 | Chuckwuka Allor | 2,163 | Dundee & Angus Open | C45 |
| Jan 2000 | Andrew Burnett | 2,145 | Oban Open | C26 |
| Oct 2012 | Alan P Borwell | 2,078 | 119th ch-SCO | C64 |
| Nov 2015 | William Rutherford | 2,064 | Oban Open | D64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-West of Scotland | 2003 | 29 | 11.5 | 1,974 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 13 | 4 | 1,954 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 1,896 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,829 |
| 120th ch-SCO | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Jelfs's chess games?
138 games by Alan Jelfs, from May 2011 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 Jelfs has played.
What does Alan Jelfs play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Alan Jelfs opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Jelfs answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Alan Jelfs play as White?
As White, Alan Jelfs's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Jelfs play as Black?
As Black, Alan Jelfs most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Alan Jelfs's FIDE rating?
Alan Jelfs is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Alan Jelfs played?
Our database contains 138 games by Alan Jelfs, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Jelfs?
138 games by Alan Jelfs 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.