Prepare against Ali Roy
WFM · United Kingdom · World #44,130 classical · FIDE ID 2400456
When preparing against Ali Roy, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Ali Roy, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Roy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Roy 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 | 1,917 | 1,961 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 101 | 112 | 144 | 28.3% |
| As White | 180 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 48 | 52 | 77 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Roy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Roy's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 100 | 55.6% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 76 | 42.2% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 48.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Roy usually continues g3 (37.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Roy usually continues g3 (41.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Roy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Roy usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Roy usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Roy usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 73.3% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 79.7% | 35.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 20.3% | 54.2% |
Ali Roy's chess games
All 357 games by Ali Roy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 101 wins, 112 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 47 | 14/13/20 | 29.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 1/11/8 | 5.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Robert Murray | 2,239 | ch-BCF U10 | B18 |
| Oct 2011 | Ahmad Asgarizadeh | 2,228 | 10th World U16 ol | A35 |
| Aug 2022 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,212 | Olympiad Women-44 | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Kamila Hryshchenko | 2,181 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E63 |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandra Milovic | 2,129 | Online Olym Div2 C | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,032 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,651 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 1,925 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Roy's chess games?
357 games by Ali Roy, from Jan 2008 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 Ali Roy has played.
What does Ali Roy play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Ali Roy opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Roy answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ali Roy play as White?
As White, Ali Roy's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Roy play as Black?
As Black, Ali Roy most often plays: French Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Ali Roy's FIDE rating?
Ali Roy is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ali Roy played?
Our database contains 357 games by Ali Roy, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 112 draws, 144 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Roy?
357 games by Ali Roy 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.