Prepare against Ashton Taylor
Canada · World #37,189 classical · FIDE ID 2637120
Our database contains 50 games by Ashton Taylor, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ashton Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashton Taylor 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 | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,930 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 24.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashton Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashton Taylor's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Taylor usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Taylor usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Ashton Taylor's chess games
All 50 games by Ashton Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Dorian Kang | 2,102 | Canadian zt | A18 |
| Apr 2026 | Jason Manley | 2,051 | Canadian Closed 2026 | D40 |
| Mar 2024 | Henry Liu | 1,996 | Canadian zt | D43 |
| Apr 2026 | Huy Minh Vu | 1,983 | Canadian Closed 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Isaac Wiebe | 1,981 | Canadian zt | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,827 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 19th SPICE Cup Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 930 |
| Langley Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,764 |
| Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashton Taylor's chess games?
50 games by Ashton Taylor, from Aug 2019 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 Ashton Taylor has played.
What does Ashton Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ashton Taylor opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashton Taylor answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ashton Taylor play as White?
As White, Ashton Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashton Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Ashton Taylor most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ashton Taylor's FIDE rating?
Ashton Taylor is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ashton Taylor played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ashton Taylor, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashton Taylor?
50 games by Ashton Taylor 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.