Prepare against Alan Ormsby
IOM · World #58,477 classical · FIDE ID 403407
Our database contains 90 games by Alan Ormsby, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Ormsby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Ormsby 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 | 1,861 | 1,914 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,893 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 26 | 44 | 22.2% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Ormsby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Ormsby's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 55.3% | 40.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 44.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues Bg5 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ormsby usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Alan Ormsby's chess games
All 90 games by Alan Ormsby in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B68 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Joe Hanley | 2,139 | 11th Monarch Assurance | B12 |
| Oct 2011 | John D Blore | 2,137 | Isle of Man Open | C17 |
| Dec 2021 | Victor Magold | 2,095 | ch-IOM | A45 |
| Sep 2001 | Timothy Spanton | 2,051 | 10th Monarch Assurance | B10 |
| Sep 2024 | Tom McCoy | 1,883 | Olympiad-45 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Open | 2011 | 17 | 7 | 2,033 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| 11th Monarch Assurance | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| 10th Monarch Assurance | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| 12th Monarch Assurance | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| 15th Monarch Assurance | 2006 | 8 | 0 | 1,754 |
| ch-Isle of Man | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-IOM | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Ormsby's chess games?
90 games by Alan Ormsby, from Nov 2016 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 Ormsby has played.
What does Alan Ormsby play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alan Ormsby opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Ormsby answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alan Ormsby play as White?
As White, Alan Ormsby's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Ormsby play as Black?
As Black, Alan Ormsby most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Alan Ormsby's FIDE rating?
Alan Ormsby is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Alan Ormsby played?
Our database contains 90 games by Alan Ormsby, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Ormsby?
90 games by Alan Ormsby 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.