Prepare against Alan M Brown
United Kingdom · World #48,944 classical · FIDE ID 409804
Our database contains 409 games by Alan M Brown, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan M Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan M Brown 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 | 1,897 | 2,149 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 112 | 181 | 116 | 27.4% |
| As White | 204 | 67 | 88 | 49 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 205 | 45 | 93 | 67 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan M Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan M Brown's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 90.7% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.9% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.9% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Brown usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Brown usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Brown usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Brown usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 79 | 75.2% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.3% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 78.0% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Alan M Brown's chess games
All 409 games by Alan M Brown 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: 112 wins, 181 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 3/8/11 | 13.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,428 | ch-AUS | B30 |
| Jan 2010 | James Morris | 2,305 | ch-AUS | B31 |
| May 2004 | Jonathan G Wilson | 2,303 | chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | A44 |
| Apr 2011 | Cristian Mures | 2,260 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | E14 |
| Nov 2010 | A Tyson Mordue | 2,258 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 44 | 24 | 2,096 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 21 | 12 | 2,133 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-AUS | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,144 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,117 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan M Brown's chess games?
409 games by Alan M Brown, 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 M Brown has played.
What does Alan M Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Alan M Brown opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan M Brown answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alan M Brown play as White?
As White, Alan M Brown's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan M Brown play as Black?
As Black, Alan M Brown most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 13.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Alan M Brown's FIDE rating?
Alan M Brown is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alan M Brown played?
Our database contains 409 games by Alan M Brown, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 181 draws, 116 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan M Brown?
409 games by Alan M Brown 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.