Prepare against Allan J Pleasants
United Kingdom · World #26,841 classical · FIDE ID 411337
Our database contains 873 games by Allan J Pleasants, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Allan J Pleasants's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allan J Pleasants 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 | 2,005 | 2,144 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,118 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 873 | 269 | 319 | 285 | 30.8% |
| As White | 429 | 155 | 158 | 116 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 444 | 114 | 161 | 169 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allan J Pleasants's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allan J Pleasants's side.
First moves as White (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 161 | 37.5% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 157 | 36.6% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 64 | 14.9% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 32 | 7.5% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.6% | 35.7% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues g3 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pleasants usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 101 | 47.4% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 61 | 28.6% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 33 | 15.5% | 54.5% |
| b6 | 7 | 3.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 45.4% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 46 | 30.3% | 42.4% |
| d6 | 33 | 21.7% | 51.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Allan J Pleasants's chess games
All 873 games by Allan J Pleasants in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 269 wins, 319 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 15/16/18 | 30.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 151 | 38/52/61 | 25.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 15/16/22 | 28.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 3/12/12 | 11.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Jack Peters | 2,448 | chT-USA Amateur West | B85 |
| Apr 2012 | Keith C Arkell | 2,414 | Bournemouth Open | B17 |
| Oct 2018 | Sami Khader | 2,405 | Olympiad-43 | A47 |
| Jul 2017 | Richard S Jones | 2,398 | 14th South Wales Open | B09 |
| Nov 2021 | Endrit Uruci | 2,322 | 23rd chT-EU | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of England Open | 2009 | 27 | 14 | 2,045 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2020 | 20 | 13 | 2,010 |
| Jersey Open | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 2,097 |
| Bournemouth Open | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,031 |
| Frome Open | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,100 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alex Bullen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allan J Pleasants's chess games?
873 games by Allan J Pleasants, from Jul 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 J Pleasants has played.
What does Allan J Pleasants play on the first move as White?
Across 429 games with White in our database, Allan J Pleasants opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allan J Pleasants answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Allan J Pleasants play as White?
As White, Allan J Pleasants's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (49 games, 30.6% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 429 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allan J Pleasants play as Black?
As Black, Allan J Pleasants most often plays: Modern Defense (151 games, 25.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 444 games.
What is Allan J Pleasants's FIDE rating?
Allan J Pleasants is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Allan J Pleasants played?
Our database contains 873 games by Allan J Pleasants, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 319 draws, 285 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allan J Pleasants?
873 games by Allan J Pleasants 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.