Prepare against Alfie Onslow
United Kingdom · World #8,315 classical · FIDE ID 436976
Our database contains 825 games by Alfie Onslow, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alfie Onslow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfie Onslow 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 | 2,199 | 2,199 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,048 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,147 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 825 | 282 | 83 | 460 | 34.2% |
| As White | 414 | 159 | 41 | 214 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 411 | 123 | 42 | 246 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfie Onslow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfie Onslow's side.
First moves as White (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 262 | 63.3% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 22.7% | 35.1% |
| d4 | 52 | 12.6% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Onslow usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Onslow usually continues Bc4 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Onslow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Onslow usually continues c4 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Onslow usually continues c4 (33.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Onslow usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 38.0% | 29.6% |
| g6 | 64 | 34.2% | 29.7% |
| c6 | 44 | 23.5% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 67.1% | 32.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 25.9% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.3% | 61.1% |
Alfie Onslow's chess games
All 825 games by Alfie Onslow in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 282 wins, 83 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 70 | 25/5/40 | 35.7% |
| A45 | London System | 36 | 16/5/15 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 10/1/16 | 37.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 74 | 22/5/47 | 29.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 11/3/29 | 25.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 5/0/17 | 22.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/1/17 | 14.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,523 | Titled Tue Early | A38 |
| Sep 2023 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| May 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Apr 2022 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jul 2022 | Nikolas Wachinger | 2,437 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 628 | 217 | 2,133 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| London Mindsports IM A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,380 |
| London Mindsports Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,002 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfie Onslow's chess games?
825 games by Alfie Onslow, from Jul 2014 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 Alfie Onslow has played.
What does Alfie Onslow play on the first move as White?
Across 414 games with White in our database, Alfie Onslow opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfie Onslow answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alfie Onslow play as White?
As White, Alfie Onslow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (70 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (36 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfie Onslow play as Black?
As Black, Alfie Onslow most often plays: Modern Defense (74 games, 29.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 411 games.
What is Alfie Onslow's FIDE rating?
Alfie Onslow is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alfie Onslow played?
Our database contains 825 games by Alfie Onslow, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 83 draws, 460 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfie Onslow?
825 games by Alfie Onslow 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.