Prepare against Alexander Sykes
Australia · World #45,600 classical · FIDE ID 3208311
Our database contains 131 games by Alexander Sykes, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Sykes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Sykes 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 | 1,911 | 2,131 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,928 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 52 | 42 | 37 | 39.7% |
| As White | 65 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Sykes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Sykes's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 69.2% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 26.2% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sykes usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sykes usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sykes usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Sykes usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 38.9% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 12 | 33.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Alexander Sykes's chess games
All 131 games by Alexander Sykes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 52 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Robert Cowley | 2,135 | ch-South Australia | D52 |
| Jun 2002 | Alan D Goldsmith | 2,022 | Adelaide Interclub-A | B07 |
| Feb 2008 | Colin Cloudsdale | 1,962 | ch-Adelaide SA | B47 |
| Feb 2008 | Bill Kerr | 1,958 | ch-Adelaide SA | A80 |
| Jun 2009 | Fedja Zulfic | 1,955 | Adelaide Interclub-A | D82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-Adelaide SA | 2008 | 17 | 11 | 1,978 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-South Australia | 2011 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,947 |
| Adelaide Open | 2010 | 12 | 9 | 2,195 |
| Adelaide Queen's Birthday Open | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,712 |
| Adelaide Labour Day Open | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 1,723 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Edgar Mdinaradze (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Sykes's chess games?
131 games by Alexander Sykes, from Jul 2007 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 Alexander Sykes has played.
What does Alexander Sykes play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Alexander Sykes opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Sykes answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Sykes play as White?
As White, Alexander Sykes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Sykes play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Sykes most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Alexander Sykes's FIDE rating?
Alexander Sykes is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alexander Sykes played?
Our database contains 131 games by Alexander Sykes, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Sykes?
131 games by Alexander Sykes 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.