Prepare against Alan Riddoch
France · World #87,018 classical · FIDE ID 636819
When preparing against Alan Riddoch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Alan Riddoch, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alan Riddoch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Riddoch 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 | 1,767 | 1,767 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,659 | 1,738 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 2 | 32 | 30.6% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Riddoch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Riddoch's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Riddoch usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Riddoch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Riddoch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Alan Riddoch's chess games
All 49 games by Alan Riddoch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ernesto Colomer Cervero | 1,897 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | B13 |
| Mar 2026 | Ildar Davletshin | 1,753 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B13 |
| Mar 2025 | Ved Sudeep Boganadham | 1,649 | British Rapidplay | C42 |
| Aug 2026 | Jose Berrendo Gimenez | 1,529 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | A48 |
| Aug 2015 | Fernand Sanchis | 1,525 | 1st Sueca Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,610 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 6 | 0 | 1,558 |
| ch-Xeraco Region Segunda | 2016 | 6 | 5 | 1,509 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,836 |
| 55th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,742 |
| 2nd Sueca Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Riddoch's chess games?
49 games by Alan Riddoch, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Riddoch has played.
What does Alan Riddoch play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alan Riddoch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Riddoch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Riddoch play as White?
As White, Alan Riddoch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Riddoch play as Black?
As Black, Alan Riddoch most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Alan Riddoch's FIDE rating?
Alan Riddoch is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,659 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alan Riddoch played?
Our database contains 49 games by Alan Riddoch, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 32 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Riddoch?
49 games by Alan Riddoch 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.