Prepare against Alec Grice
United Kingdom · World #101,100 classical · FIDE ID 453250
When preparing against Alec Grice, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 117 games by Alec Grice, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alec Grice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alec Grice 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 | 1,726 | 1,741 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,639 | 1,663 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 42 | 21 | 54 | 35.9% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 10 | 29 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alec Grice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alec Grice's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 96.9% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Grice usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Grice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Grice usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Grice usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Grice usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Alec Grice's chess games
All 117 games by Alec Grice in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 42 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Aron Saunders | 1,847 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | H Trevor Jones | 1,795 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B12 |
| Jul 2018 | Dona Strauss | 1,764 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | David G Hall | 1,722 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | E11 |
| Jan 2020 | Bill Tait | 1,710 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,540 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 3rd Sub 1700 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,341 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,378 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,622 |
| ch-BCF 103rd Seniors 65 U150/1750 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,688 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,478 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,691 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alec Grice's chess games?
117 games by Alec Grice, from Aug 2016 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 Alec Grice has played.
What does Alec Grice play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Alec Grice opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alec Grice answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alec Grice play as White?
As White, Alec Grice's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alec Grice play as Black?
As Black, Alec Grice most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alec Grice's FIDE rating?
Alec Grice is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,639 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Alec Grice played?
Our database contains 117 games by Alec Grice, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alec Grice?
117 games by Alec Grice 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.