Prepare against Alastair F White
United Kingdom · World #27,670 classical · FIDE ID 2402041
Our database contains 197 games by Alastair F White, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alastair F White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alastair F White 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 | 2,000 | 2,114 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,022 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 57 | 63 | 77 | 28.9% |
| As White | 101 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 96 | 22 | 27 | 47 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alastair F White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alastair F White's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 82.2% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — White usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — White usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — White usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — White usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 46.3% | 31.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 26.8% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 80.0% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Alastair F White's chess games
All 197 games by Alastair F White 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: 57 wins, 63 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,323 | 6th London Classic Open | A21 |
| Nov 2012 | Christoph Frick | 2,264 | 22nd Wch Seniors | C55 |
| Nov 2012 | Peter Hohler | 2,218 | 22nd Wch Seniors | A21 |
| Feb 2010 | Ferdinand Niebling | 2,197 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | C01 |
| Apr 2009 | Felix Nordstrom | 2,187 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 22 | 7 | 1,997 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 2,119 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-EU Seniors 09th | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alastair F White's chess games?
197 games by Alastair F White, 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 Alastair F White has played.
What does Alastair F White play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Alastair F White opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alastair F White answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alastair F White play as White?
As White, Alastair F White's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alastair F White play as Black?
As Black, Alastair F White most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Rat Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Alastair F White's FIDE rating?
Alastair F White is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alastair F White played?
Our database contains 197 games by Alastair F White, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 63 draws, 77 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alastair F White?
197 games by Alastair F White 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.