Prepare against Alan Scrimgour
United Kingdom · World #29,187 classical · FIDE ID 417726
Our database contains 136 games by Alan Scrimgour, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Scrimgour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Scrimgour 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 | 1,990 | 2,106 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,106 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 25 | 79 | 32 | 18.4% |
| As White | 68 | 15 | 44 | 9 | 22.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 10 | 35 | 23 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Scrimgour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Scrimgour's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 94.1% | 53.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Scrimgour usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Alan Scrimgour's chess games
All 136 games by Alan Scrimgour in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 25 wins, 79 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 2/16/2 | 10.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,314 | Glasgow Open | B42 |
| Jul 1982 | Gerald Bonner | 2,230 | Scotland CA 89 Championship | B16 |
| Apr 2018 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,154 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | C33 |
| Nov 2000 | E Josiah Lutton | 2,102 | chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Apr 2014 | Joachim Hollstein | 2,087 | chT-EU Seniors | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,154 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| Scotland CA-82 Championship | 1975 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,794 |
| Scotland CA 89 Championship | 1982 | 7 | 3 | 2,172 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,970 |
| Glasgow Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Scrimgour's chess games?
136 games by Alan Scrimgour, from Oct 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 Scrimgour has played.
What does Alan Scrimgour play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Alan Scrimgour opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Scrimgour answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Scrimgour play as White?
As White, Alan Scrimgour's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Scrimgour play as Black?
As Black, Alan Scrimgour most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Alan Scrimgour's FIDE rating?
Alan Scrimgour is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Alan Scrimgour played?
Our database contains 136 games by Alan Scrimgour, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 79 draws, 32 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Scrimgour?
136 games by Alan Scrimgour 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.