Prepare against Alan L. Aldridge
New Zealand · World #63,393 classical · FIDE ID 4301528
When preparing against Alan L. Aldridge, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Alan L. Aldridge, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan L. Aldridge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan L. Aldridge 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 | 1,844 | 2,002 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,890 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 116 | 59 | 106 | 41.3% |
| As White | 145 | 61 | 30 | 54 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 136 | 55 | 29 | 52 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan L. Aldridge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan L. Aldridge's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 62.1% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 38 | 26.2% | 53.9% |
| b3 | 16 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Aldridge usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 59.7% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 22 | 32.8% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 97.9% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Alan L. Aldridge's chess games
All 281 games by Alan L. Aldridge in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 116 wins, 59 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Mark Van Der Hoorn | 2,232 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C55 |
| Sep 2011 | Brian Nijman | 2,150 | Wellington CC-chA | D01 |
| Oct 2007 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,137 | Nelson Open | A01 |
| Jan 2009 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,095 | Queenstown Open | A57 |
| Mar 2008 | Fuatai Fuatai | 2,087 | Wellington Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 47 | 27 | 1,883 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 45 | 24.5 | 1,850 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 29 | 18 | 1,938 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,877 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2016 | 20 | 12 | 1,899 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2013 | 17 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan L. Aldridge's chess games?
281 games by Alan L. Aldridge, from Oct 2005 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 L. Aldridge has played.
What does Alan L. Aldridge play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Alan L. Aldridge opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan L. Aldridge answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alan L. Aldridge play as White?
As White, Alan L. Aldridge's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan L. Aldridge play as Black?
As Black, Alan L. Aldridge most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Alan L. Aldridge's FIDE rating?
Alan L. Aldridge is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Alan L. Aldridge played?
Our database contains 281 games by Alan L. Aldridge, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 59 draws, 106 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan L. Aldridge?
281 games by Alan L. Aldridge 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.