Prepare against Alan Papier
United Kingdom · World #103,156 classical · FIDE ID 470848
When preparing against Alan Papier, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 135 games by Alan Papier, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Papier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Papier 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 | 1,720 | 1,828 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,802 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 49 | 31 | 55 | 36.3% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 14 | 29 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Papier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Papier's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 70.6% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 29.4% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Papier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Papier usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Papier usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Papier usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Papier usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Papier usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Alan Papier's chess games
All 135 games by Alan Papier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 49 wins, 31 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez | 2,090 | Lisbon Christmas Open | D97 |
| Jul 2013 | Peter S Morton | 1,976 | ch-GBR 100th Seniors U150 | B20 |
| Jul 2007 | E. Michael White | 1,969 | 4th South Wales Open | A89 |
| Oct 2007 | Edward T Bromilow | 1,955 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) Friendly | A47 |
| Jul 2014 | Nick J London | 1,930 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Major-E | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,595 |
| 4th South Wales Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| Yeovil Major Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major B | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Yeovil Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,578 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,775 |
| 3rd South Wales Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Papier's chess games?
135 games by Alan Papier, from Apr 2008 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 Papier has played.
What does Alan Papier play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Alan Papier opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Papier answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Papier play as White?
As White, Alan Papier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Papier play as Black?
As Black, Alan Papier most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Alan Papier's FIDE rating?
Alan Papier is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Alan Papier played?
Our database contains 135 games by Alan Papier, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 31 draws, 55 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Papier?
135 games by Alan Papier 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.