Prepare against Alex Golding
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,726 classical · FIDE ID 427241
When preparing against Alex Golding, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 567 games by Alex Golding, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Golding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Golding 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 | 2,350 | 2,405 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,212 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,406 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 567 | 236 | 131 | 200 | 41.6% |
| As White | 297 | 131 | 70 | 96 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 270 | 105 | 61 | 104 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Golding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Golding's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 66.7% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 53 | 17.8% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 8.4% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Golding usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Golding usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Golding usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Golding usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Golding usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Golding usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 51.2% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 48 | 39.0% | 42.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 86.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Alex Golding's chess games
All 567 games by Alex Golding in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 236 wins, 131 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/6/16 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,621 | BCF-chT2 1718 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B56 |
| Dec 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A86 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrew Hong | 2,572 | LCC Superblitz GpB | C00 |
| Dec 2024 | Jonathan F Parker | 2,526 | LCC Superblitz GpB | E12 |
| Dec 2022 | Bence Korpa | 2,516 | Hastings Masters Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 136 | 66 | 2,263 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,968 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,291 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Southend Masters GM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,530 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Golding's chess games?
567 games by Alex Golding, from Jan 2013 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 Golding has played.
What does Alex Golding play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Alex Golding opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Golding answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alex Golding play as White?
As White, Alex Golding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Golding play as Black?
As Black, Alex Golding most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Alex Golding's FIDE rating?
Alex Golding is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Alex Golding played?
Our database contains 567 games by Alex Golding, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 131 draws, 200 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Golding?
567 games by Alex Golding 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.