Prepare against Alan Minnican
United Kingdom · World #21,468 classical · FIDE ID 2400987
When preparing against Alan Minnican, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 199 games by Alan Minnican, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Minnican's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Minnican 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 | 2,045 | 2,191 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,135 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 62 | 73 | 64 | 31.2% |
| As White | 102 | 35 | 39 | 28 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Minnican's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Minnican's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 31.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 31.4% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 10.8% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 9.8% | 45.0% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 9.8% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Minnican usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Minnican usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Minnican usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 57.8% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Minnican usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Minnican usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Minnican usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 31.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.9% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Alan Minnican's chess games
All 199 games by Alan Minnican 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: 62 wins, 73 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,449 | GM Jonathan Hawkins Memorial Rapidplay | A02 |
| Oct 2023 | Michele Godena | 2,441 | 31st Wch Seniors 50 | D00 |
| Jul 1999 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,260 | ch-SCO | A45 |
| Oct 2008 | Kevin P Goater | 2,205 | 34th Guernsey Open | A04 |
| Mar 2008 | David J Spence | 2,198 | chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Open | 2012 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,995 |
| West of England Open | 2007 | 14 | 9 | 2,167 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-SCO | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,148 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,077 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Minnican's chess games?
199 games by Alan Minnican, 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 Minnican has played.
What does Alan Minnican play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Alan Minnican opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Minnican answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Alan Minnican play as White?
As White, Alan Minnican's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Minnican play as Black?
As Black, Alan Minnican most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Alan Minnican's FIDE rating?
Alan Minnican is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Alan Minnican played?
Our database contains 199 games by Alan Minnican, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 73 draws, 64 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Minnican?
199 games by Alan Minnican 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.