Prepare against Alistair Compton
New Zealand · World #23,919 classical · FIDE ID 4300645
Our database contains 496 games by Alistair Compton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alistair Compton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alistair Compton 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 | 2,026 | 2,139 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,081 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,049 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 168 | 164 | 164 | 33.9% |
| As White | 248 | 96 | 79 | 73 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 248 | 72 | 85 | 91 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alistair Compton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alistair Compton's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 98.8% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Compton usually continues c3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Compton usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Compton usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Compton usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Compton usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Compton usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 94.8% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 66.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 28.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
Alistair Compton's chess games
All 496 games by Alistair Compton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 168 wins, 164 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46 | 14/17/15 | 30.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | David J Eggleston | 2,364 | Gatwick e2e4 Masters A | C11 |
| Mar 2009 | Eduardo Vasta | 2,353 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | C47 |
| Aug 2012 | Augustin Madan | 2,315 | Gatwick e2e4 Masters A | C11 |
| Feb 2009 | Joachim Thomassen | 2,290 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | D30 |
| Jan 2012 | Zuzana Borosova | 2,284 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,193 |
| Jersey Open | 2000 | 16 | 7 | 2,151 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,248 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,053 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alistair Compton's chess games?
496 games by Alistair Compton, from Apr 2003 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 Alistair Compton has played.
What does Alistair Compton play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Alistair Compton opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alistair Compton answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alistair Compton play as White?
As White, Alistair Compton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alistair Compton play as Black?
As Black, Alistair Compton most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (46 games, 30.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Alistair Compton's FIDE rating?
Alistair Compton is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Alistair Compton played?
Our database contains 496 games by Alistair Compton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 164 draws, 164 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alistair Compton?
496 games by Alistair Compton 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.