Prepare against Alistair Anderson
Australia · World #71,292 classical · FIDE ID 3205100
When preparing against Alistair Anderson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Alistair Anderson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alistair Anderson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alistair Anderson 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 | 1,817 | 1,989 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,967 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 36.2% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alistair Anderson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alistair Anderson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Anderson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Anderson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Anderson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Alistair Anderson's chess games
All 47 games by Alistair Anderson 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | John Dowling | 2,042 | ch-AUS Reserves | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Marcus Raine | 2,038 | ch-AUS Reserves | B00 |
| Dec 2011 | Peter Fry | 1,844 | ch-AUS Reserves | A01 |
| Jan 2002 | Tom Kalisch | 1,825 | ch-AUS Reserves | B73 |
| Oct 2000 | Oleg Grygoryan | 1,722 | Geelong Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,909 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,867 |
| ch-AUS Reserve | 1992 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 52nd Begonia Open | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,282 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,458 |
| Australian Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 36th Begonia Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alistair Anderson's chess games?
47 games by Alistair Anderson, 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 Alistair Anderson has played.
What does Alistair Anderson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alistair Anderson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alistair Anderson answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alistair Anderson play as White?
As White, Alistair Anderson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alistair Anderson play as Black?
As Black, Alistair Anderson most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alistair Anderson's FIDE rating?
Alistair Anderson is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alistair Anderson played?
Our database contains 47 games by Alistair Anderson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alistair Anderson?
47 games by Alistair Anderson 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.