Prepare against Alan R Prince
United Kingdom · World #85,334 classical · FIDE ID 2402165
When preparing against Alan R Prince, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Alan R Prince, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan R Prince's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan R Prince 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 | 1,772 | 1,934 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,900 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,803 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 35 | 29 | 61 | 28.0% |
| As White | 61 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan R Prince's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan R Prince's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 68.9% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 19 | 31.1% | 23.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Prince usually continues g3 (42.1% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Prince usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Prince usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 23.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Prince usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Prince usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Prince usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 25.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 19.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alan R Prince's chess games
All 125 games by Alan R Prince in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 8/8/13 | 27.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | George Neave | 2,117 | East of Scotland | A04 |
| Jan 1997 | Eoin S Campbell | 2,050 | Largs Premier Open | D74 |
| Sep 2021 | Oscar Pollack | 2,027 | 26th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open | E68 |
| Feb 2024 | Jon Underwood | 1,993 | 2nd Cambridge Open | A02 |
| May 2025 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,961 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,824 |
| Hampstead Rated 1st | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| 58th Southend Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 4NCL Autumn Online 2nd | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| East of Scotland | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Southend Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan R Prince's chess games?
125 games by Alan R Prince, from Jul 2006 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 R Prince has played.
What does Alan R Prince play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Alan R Prince opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan R Prince answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan R Prince play as White?
As White, Alan R Prince's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan R Prince play as Black?
As Black, Alan R Prince most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Alan R Prince's FIDE rating?
Alan R Prince is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Alan R Prince played?
Our database contains 125 games by Alan R Prince, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan R Prince?
125 games by Alan R Prince 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.