Prepare against Alexander Longson
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,218 classical · FIDE ID 408093
When preparing against Alexander Longson, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 549 games by Alexander Longson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Longson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Longson 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 | 2,220 | 2,348 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,317 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,318 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 549 | 188 | 197 | 164 | 34.2% |
| As White | 277 | 106 | 101 | 70 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 272 | 82 | 96 | 94 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Longson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Longson's side.
First moves as White (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 249 | 89.9% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 7.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Longson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (5% of these games) — Longson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 80 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 56 | 38.9% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 72.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 23.7% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Longson's chess games
All 549 games by Alexander Longson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 188 wins, 197 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,519 | chT1b-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | C00 |
| Oct 2011 | Mark L Hebden | 2,506 | 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | C91 |
| Nov 2011 | Nigel R Davies | 2,494 | ch-BCF Rapidplay 25th | B52 |
| Mar 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Oct 2005 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,447 | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 61 | 27.5 | 2,218 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,131 |
| 8th Smith & Williamson YM B | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,055 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,398 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,419 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Longson's chess games?
549 games by Alexander Longson, from Apr 2003 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 Longson has played.
What does Alexander Longson play on the first move as White?
Across 277 games with White in our database, Alexander Longson opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Longson answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Longson play as White?
As White, Alexander Longson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 277 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Longson play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Longson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Alexander Longson's FIDE rating?
Alexander Longson is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Alexander Longson played?
Our database contains 549 games by Alexander Longson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 197 draws, 164 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Longson?
549 games by Alexander Longson 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.