Prepare against Alan M Byron
United Kingdom · World #26,839 classical · FIDE ID 401773
Our database contains 711 games by Alan M Byron, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan M Byron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan M Byron 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 | 2,005 | 2,267 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,192 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,188 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 252 | 240 | 219 | 35.4% |
| As White | 359 | 144 | 131 | 84 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 352 | 108 | 109 | 135 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan M Byron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan M Byron's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 65.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 73 | 20.3% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 42 | 11.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.9% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Byron usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Byron usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Byron usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Byron usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Byron usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Byron usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 71 | 41.8% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 51 | 30.0% | 39.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 11.8% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 10.6% | 19.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 72.1% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 25.4% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Alan M Byron's chess games
All 711 games by Alan M Byron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 252 wins, 240 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/7/11 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,490 | Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com C | B81 |
| Feb 2010 | Samy Shoker | 2,485 | Uxbridge Alekhine | B08 |
| Jan 2016 | Jovanka Houska | 2,402 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | E65 |
| Jun 2012 | Bojan Medak | 2,398 | 26th Pula Open | A25 |
| Mar 2015 | Einar Hjalti Jensson | 2,390 | Reykjavik Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 19 | 11 | 2,266 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 15 | 9 | 2,275 |
| ch-Leicestershire County | 2013 | 15 | 13 | 2,301 |
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,092 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,028 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,034 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan M Byron's chess games?
711 games by Alan M Byron, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Byron has played.
What does Alan M Byron play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Alan M Byron opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan M Byron answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alan M Byron play as White?
As White, Alan M Byron's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan M Byron play as Black?
As Black, Alan M Byron most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Alan M Byron's FIDE rating?
Alan M Byron is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alan M Byron played?
Our database contains 711 games by Alan M Byron, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 240 draws, 219 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan M Byron?
711 games by Alan M Byron 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.