Prepare against Alan Kantor
United States · World #65,954 classical · FIDE ID 2009935
When preparing against Alan Kantor, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alan Kantor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Kantor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Kantor 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 | 1,835 | 2,161 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,947 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 26.7% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Kantor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Kantor's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 30.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Kantor usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (85% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kantor usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Alan Kantor's chess games
All 45 games by Alan Kantor 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Robert Hurdle | 2,235 | 92nd US Open | B12 |
| Aug 2004 | Cris Spencer | 1,790 | US Open 105 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nassau CC | 1989 | 14 | 6 | 2,235 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,992 |
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,162 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,179 |
| 92nd US Open | 1991 | 3 | 1 | 2,186 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,967 |
| 122nd US Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,714 |
| US Open 105 | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Kantor's chess games?
45 games by Alan Kantor, 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 Kantor has played.
What does Alan Kantor play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alan Kantor opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Kantor answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Alan Kantor play as White?
As White, Alan Kantor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Kantor play as Black?
As Black, Alan Kantor most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alan Kantor's FIDE rating?
Alan Kantor is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Alan Kantor played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alan Kantor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Kantor?
45 games by Alan Kantor 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.