Prepare against Anthony Dunlop
United Kingdom · World #59,405 classical · FIDE ID 2402823
Our database contains 36 games by Anthony Dunlop, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Dunlop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Dunlop 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 | 1,858 | 1,870 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Dunlop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Dunlop's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 14 | 77.8% | 17.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 78% of White games, 17.9% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Anthony Dunlop's chess games
All 36 games by Anthony Dunlop in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Edwin A Spencer | 2,102 | Hawick Open | A25 |
| Nov 2011 | Edward Ferry | 1,973 | Oban Open | B46 |
| May 2020 | Eggert Fruchtenicht | 1,832 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B21 |
| Jun 2020 | Alan H Palmer | 1,787 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B41 |
| Feb 2010 | Klaus Kuenitz | 1,755 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 1st East Dunbartonshire Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,387 |
| Gibraltar Challengers1 | 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1,613 |
| Hawick Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,927 |
| Oban Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,805 |
| 4th East Kilbride Weekly Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Dunlop's chess games?
36 games by Anthony Dunlop, from Mar 2010 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 Anthony Dunlop has played.
What does Anthony Dunlop play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Anthony Dunlop opens with 1.f4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Dunlop answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anthony Dunlop play as White?
As White, Anthony Dunlop's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Dunlop play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Dunlop most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Anthony Dunlop's FIDE rating?
Anthony Dunlop is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Anthony Dunlop played?
Our database contains 36 games by Anthony Dunlop, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Dunlop?
36 games by Anthony Dunlop 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.