Prepare against Alexander Battey
IM · United States · World #3,516 classical · FIDE ID 2020467
When preparing against Alexander Battey, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Alexander Battey, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Battey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Battey 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 | 2,318 | 2,403 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,396 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,338 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 80 | 182 | 84 | 23.1% |
| As White | 169 | 47 | 88 | 34 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 177 | 33 | 94 | 50 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Battey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Battey's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 49.1% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 75 | 44.4% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.1% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Battey usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Battey usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Battey usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Battey usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Battey usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Battey usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 40.4% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 34 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 63.0% | 30.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 18.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Alexander Battey's chess games
All 346 games by Alexander Battey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 182 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,583 | 24th Pardubice Czech Open A | E11 |
| Nov 2011 | Marc Arnold | 2,504 | Budapest FS11 GM | B51 |
| Mar 2015 | Maksat Atabayev | 2,493 | Budapest FS03 GM | B91 |
| May 2026 | Tristan,L | 2,490 | 4th Buenos Aires Open | D38 |
| Dec 2011 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,488 | Kecskemet Caissa Open A 12 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 2,292 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 2,368 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2012 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,391 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 11 | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,459 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,353 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Battey's chess games?
346 games by Alexander Battey, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 Alexander Battey has played.
What does Alexander Battey play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Alexander Battey opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Battey answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Battey play as White?
As White, Alexander Battey's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Battey play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Battey most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Alexander Battey's FIDE rating?
Alexander Battey is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (May 2012).
How many games has Alexander Battey played?
Our database contains 346 games by Alexander Battey, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 182 draws, 84 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Battey?
346 games by Alexander Battey 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.