Prepare against Allan Herbert
BRB · World #128,489 classical · FIDE ID 11100206
When preparing against Allan Herbert, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Allan Herbert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Allan Herbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allan Herbert 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 | 1,651 | 2,034 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,863 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,854 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allan Herbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allan Herbert's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Herbert usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Herbert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Herbert usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Herbert usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Herbert usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Allan Herbert's chess games
All 32 games by Allan Herbert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Justin Blackman | 2,112 | ch-Barbados | A48 |
| Oct 1998 | Amelie Payet | 2,010 | Olympiad-33 | D04 |
| Oct 2007 | Dwayne Gilkes | 1,962 | Bridgetown | D04 |
| Sep 2009 | Alex Jackman | 1,961 | ch-Barbados | D05 |
| Sep 2009 | Othneil Harewood | 1,928 | ch-Barbados | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Barbados | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Bridgetown | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,112 |
| ch-BAR | 2004 | 7 | 1 | 1,922 |
| Las Americas Team Open U2400 Hybrid | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,466 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,210 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allan Herbert's chess games?
32 games by Allan Herbert, from Oct 2003 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 Allan Herbert has played.
What does Allan Herbert play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Allan Herbert opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allan Herbert answers 1...c6 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Allan Herbert play as White?
As White, Allan Herbert's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allan Herbert play as Black?
As Black, Allan Herbert most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Allan Herbert's FIDE rating?
Allan Herbert is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Allan Herbert played?
Our database contains 32 games by Allan Herbert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allan Herbert?
32 games by Allan Herbert 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.