Prepare against Alex Royle
United Kingdom · World #33,890 classical · FIDE ID 494143
Our database contains 72 games by Alex Royle, covering Mar 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Royle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Royle 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 | 1,964 | 2,003 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 47.2% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Royle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Royle's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 67.6% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Royle usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Royle usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Royle usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Royle usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Royle usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 91.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Alex Royle's chess games
All 72 games by Alex Royle in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 34 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Tristan A Cox | 2,141 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | C60 |
| Sep 2025 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,114 | Hull 4NCL Congress | B22 |
| Sep 2025 | Samuel A Milson | 2,106 | Hull 4NCL Congress | D12 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew R Brett | 2,085 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | C88 |
| Jun 2023 | Uliana Yeshchenko | 2,073 | Malakhatko Memorial Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 15 | 2 | 1,688 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,053 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,265 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Royle's chess games?
72 games by Alex Royle, from Mar 2022 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 Alex Royle has played.
What does Alex Royle play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alex Royle opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Royle answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Royle play as White?
As White, Alex Royle's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Royle play as Black?
As Black, Alex Royle most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Alex Royle's FIDE rating?
Alex Royle is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alex Royle played?
Our database contains 72 games by Alex Royle, covering Mar 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Royle?
72 games by Alex Royle 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.