Prepare against Alex Burke
CM · United Kingdom · World #20,705 classical · FIDE ID 343441190
When preparing against Alex Burke, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Alex Burke, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Burke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Burke 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 | 2,052 | 2,052 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,978 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 27.1% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Burke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Burke's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Burke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Burke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Burke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Burke usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Burke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Alex Burke's chess games
All 48 games by Alex Burke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 13 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Peter J Sowray | 2,190 | Hull 4NCL Congress | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Tim P Wall | 2,148 | Harry Lamb Mem 2026 | A04 |
| Sep 2025 | John M Potter | 2,015 | Hull 4NCL Congress | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Michael A Naylor-Eade | 2,003 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | C97 |
| Sep 2025 | Devesh Sharma | 1,999 | Hull 4NCL Congress | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Harry Lamb Mem | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,317 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,772 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,091 |
| 32nd 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,670 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Burke's chess games?
48 games by Alex Burke, from Jan 2025 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 Alex Burke has played.
What does Alex Burke play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alex Burke opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Burke answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Alex Burke play as White?
As White, Alex Burke's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Burke play as Black?
As Black, Alex Burke most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alex Burke's FIDE rating?
Alex Burke is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alex Burke played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alex Burke, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Burke?
48 games by Alex Burke 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.