Prepare against Alan Parsons
Spain · World #53,289 classical · FIDE ID 54552842
When preparing against Alan Parsons, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Alan Parsons, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Parsons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Parsons 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 | 1,881 | 1,917 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,834 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 28 | 15 | 24 | 41.8% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Parsons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Parsons's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 63.6% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 21.2% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Parsons usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 21% of White games, 71.4% score
- …g6 (43% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Alan Parsons's chess games
All 67 games by Alan Parsons in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Daniel Guerra Arrocha | 2,137 | 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | A00 |
| Jan 2018 | Jose Miguel Henriquez Hidalgo | 1,942 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | D94 |
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Jesus Mendez Acosta | 1,941 | 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | E72 |
| Mar 2018 | Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez | 1,814 | 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | B08 |
| Feb 2019 | Luis Garcia Caballero | 1,692 | Gran Canaria Open Seniors | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Insular Gran Canaria Preferente | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| 6th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Gran Canaria Open Seniors | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,421 |
| 7th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Parsons's chess games?
67 games by Alan Parsons, from May 2018 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 Parsons has played.
What does Alan Parsons play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alan Parsons opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.g3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Parsons answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Parsons play as White?
As White, Alan Parsons's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Parsons play as Black?
As Black, Alan Parsons most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Alan Parsons's FIDE rating?
Alan Parsons is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alan Parsons played?
Our database contains 67 games by Alan Parsons, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Parsons?
67 games by Alan Parsons 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.