Prepare against Alistair Cameron
Australia · World #17,992 classical · FIDE ID 3209393
Our database contains 178 games by Alistair Cameron, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alistair Cameron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alistair Cameron 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 | 2,075 | 2,149 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 83 | 27 | 68 | 46.6% |
| As White | 84 | 46 | 8 | 30 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 37 | 19 | 38 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alistair Cameron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alistair Cameron's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 92.9% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cameron usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cameron usually continues c4 (80.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Cameron usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Cameron usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 97.8% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 79.4% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Alistair Cameron's chess games
All 178 games by Alistair Cameron in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 83 wins, 27 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | George Wendi Xie | 2,456 | 46th Begonia Open | D09 |
| Mar 2012 | Leonid Sandler | 2,284 | 46th Begonia Open | A70 |
| Apr 2011 | Andrew Brown | 2,275 | 49th Doeberl Cup | A57 |
| Apr 2012 | Vincent Suttor | 2,245 | 50th Doeberl Cup Premier | B38 |
| Dec 2017 | Zachary Loh | 2,218 | Adelaide Lidums IM | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2010 | 33 | 19 | 1,764 |
| Adelaide Lidums IM | 2018 | 18 | 5 | 2,104 |
| ch-South Australia | 2011 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,006 |
| Adelaide Queen's Birthday Open | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,752 |
| Adelaide Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-AUS U16 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,669 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alistair Cameron's chess games?
178 games by Alistair Cameron, from Nov 2009 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 Cameron has played.
What does Alistair Cameron play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Alistair Cameron opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alistair Cameron answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alistair Cameron play as White?
As White, Alistair Cameron's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alistair Cameron play as Black?
As Black, Alistair Cameron most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Alistair Cameron's FIDE rating?
Alistair Cameron is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Alistair Cameron played?
Our database contains 178 games by Alistair Cameron, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 27 draws, 68 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alistair Cameron?
178 games by Alistair Cameron 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.