Prepare against Alexander Linton
United Kingdom · World #40,331 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 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Linton, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 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 | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 22.7% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Linton usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Linton usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Linton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Linton's chess games
All 43 games by Alexander Linton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 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% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 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 |
| Mar 2026 | Philip Cook | 1,944 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | James Ratcliffe | 1,892 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6 | 1,555 |
| 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?
43 games by Alexander Linton, from Jan 2020 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 Linton has played.
What does Alexander Linton play on the first move as White?
Across 21 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 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Linton play as White?
As White, Alexander Linton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alexander Linton's FIDE rating?
Alexander Linton is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexander Linton played?
Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Linton, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Linton?
43 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.