Prepare against Alastair Marston
United Kingdom · World #112,000 classical · FIDE ID 443778
When preparing against Alastair Marston, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alastair Marston, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alastair Marston's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alastair Marston 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 | 1,695 | 1,786 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,718 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,770 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 47.6% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alastair Marston's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alastair Marston's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 54.5% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 85.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Marston usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Marston usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Marston usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 85.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Marston usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Marston usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Marston usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Alastair Marston's chess games
All 42 games by Alastair Marston in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Grant Healey | 1,952 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| Jun 2020 | Jessica Mellor | 1,870 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Alice Li | 1,669 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Mateusz Bazan | 1,559 | 7th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | D10 |
| Feb 2021 | Paul Bamford | 1,553 | 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,757 |
| 7th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,575 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,536 |
| 15th 4NCL Online Open | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,757 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alastair Marston's chess games?
42 games by Alastair Marston, from Nov 2018 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 Alastair Marston has played.
What does Alastair Marston play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alastair Marston opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alastair Marston answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Alastair Marston play as White?
As White, Alastair Marston's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alastair Marston play as Black?
As Black, Alastair Marston most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alastair Marston's FIDE rating?
Alastair Marston is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alastair Marston played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alastair Marston, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alastair Marston?
42 games by Alastair Marston 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.