Prepare against Alexander Linton
United Kingdom · World #48,768 classical · FIDE ID 343120177
When preparing against Alexander Linton, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 54 games by Alexander Linton, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Linton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Linton 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 | 1,899 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 224 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 29 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 43.8% | 1,826 | 1,926 | 6 |
| Rapid | 101 | 57 | 17 | 27 | 56.4% | 1,585 | 1,683 | 13 |
| Blitz | 91 | 53 | 9 | 29 | 58.2% | 1,674 | 1,765 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 45.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 28 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 1,823 | 1,923 |
| 2025 | 63 | 36 | 8 | 19 | 1,827 | 1,943 |
| 2024 | 34 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 1,600 | 1,725 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| 2022 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1,444 | 1,616 |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1,408 | 1,466 |
| 2019 | 38 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 1,286 | 1,286 |
Where Alexander Linton has played
England (25) · Estonia (3) · Scotland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Linton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Linton's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Linton usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Linton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Linton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Linton's chess games
All 54 games by Alexander Linton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B74 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Adam Nawalaniec | 2,299 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B92 |
| Mar 2026 | Stephen Dishman | 2,228 | British Rapidplay 2026 | E09 |
| Mar 2026 | Robert Starley | 2,070 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B44 |
| Oct 2026 | Andrew R Brett | 2,021 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid | B35 |
| Mar 2026 | Philip Cook | 1,944 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6 | 1,555 |
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,072 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,187 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,823 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Linton's chess games?
54 games by Alexander Linton, from Jan 2020 to Oct 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 Linton has played.
What does Alexander Linton play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Alexander Linton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Linton answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexander Linton play as White?
As White, Alexander Linton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Linton play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Linton most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alexander Linton's FIDE rating?
Alexander Linton is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexander Linton played?
Our database contains 54 games by Alexander Linton, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Linton?
54 games by Alexander Linton 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.