Prepare against Alan K Punnett
United Kingdom · World #34,971 classical · FIDE ID 405400
When preparing against Alan K Punnett, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Alan K Punnett, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alan K Punnett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan K Punnett 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 | 1,959 | 2,139 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,062 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 106 | 120 | 120 | 30.6% |
| As White | 173 | 65 | 61 | 47 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 41 | 59 | 73 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan K Punnett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan K Punnett's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 64.7% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 59 | 34.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Punnett usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Punnett usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Punnett usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Punnett usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Punnett usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Punnett usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 88.6% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Alan K Punnett's chess games
All 346 games by Alan K Punnett 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: 106 wins, 120 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | Richard Huw Thomas | 2,310 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | E11 |
| Oct 2025 | Hamish Olson | 2,309 | 49th Guernsey Open | E90 |
| Apr 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,294 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | B01 |
| May 2002 | Donald Mason | 2,282 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | D91 |
| Feb 2015 | Manuel Maleki | 2,266 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,141 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,674 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,911 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan K Punnett's chess games?
346 games by Alan K Punnett, 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 K Punnett has played.
What does Alan K Punnett play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Alan K Punnett opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan K Punnett answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alan K Punnett play as White?
As White, Alan K Punnett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan K Punnett play as Black?
As Black, Alan K Punnett most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Alan K Punnett's FIDE rating?
Alan K Punnett is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alan K Punnett played?
Our database contains 346 games by Alan K Punnett, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 120 draws, 120 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan K Punnett?
346 games by Alan K Punnett 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.