Prepare against Angus J Dunnington
IM · United Kingdom · World #8,148 classical · FIDE ID 400432
Our database contains 910 games by Angus J Dunnington, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Angus J Dunnington's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angus J Dunnington 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 | 2,202 | 2,388 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,346 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,387 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 910 | 287 | 407 | 216 | 31.5% |
| As White | 464 | 164 | 222 | 78 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 446 | 123 | 185 | 138 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angus J Dunnington's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angus J Dunnington's side.
First moves as White (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 244 | 52.6% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 153 | 33.0% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 34 | 7.3% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 20 | 4.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.4% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues g3 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues g3 (43.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Dunnington usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 72 | 35.8% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 42 | 20.9% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 31 | 15.4% | 35.5% |
| c6 | 29 | 14.4% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 35.8% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 30.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 32 | 18.2% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 19 | 10.8% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
Angus J Dunnington's chess games
All 910 games by Angus J Dunnington 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: 287 wins, 407 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 102 | 32/52/18 | 31.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 55 | 24/28/3 | 43.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 28 | 7/16/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 2/15/5 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 97 | 30/39/28 | 30.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 66 | 19/25/22 | 28.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,630 | Paris Open | D11 |
| Jan 1990 | Anthony Miles | 2,580 | Ostend Open | A55 |
| Jan 1993 | Igors Rausis | 2,560 | Lyon Open | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Jacob Murey | 2,530 | ch-Paris Open | A53 |
| Jan 1995 | James C Howell | 2,525 | Hastings Masters | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 37 | 22 | 2,437 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,289 |
| Toulouse | 1996 | 27 | 15 | 2,427 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters IM | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,466 |
| Ostend Open | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,452 |
| Oakham YM | 1988 | 18 | 9 | 2,369 |
| Arnold Cup | 1991 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angus J Dunnington's chess games?
910 games by Angus J Dunnington, 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 Angus J Dunnington has played.
What does Angus J Dunnington play on the first move as White?
Across 464 games with White in our database, Angus J Dunnington opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angus J Dunnington answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Angus J Dunnington play as White?
As White, Angus J Dunnington's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (102 games, 31.4% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angus J Dunnington play as Black?
As Black, Angus J Dunnington most often plays: Modern Defense (97 games, 30.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (66 games, 28.8% win rate); Rat Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 446 games.
What is Angus J Dunnington's FIDE rating?
Angus J Dunnington is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Angus J Dunnington played?
Our database contains 910 games by Angus J Dunnington, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 407 draws, 216 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angus J Dunnington?
910 games by Angus J Dunnington 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.