Prepare against Cecil Sloan
Ireland · World #145,731 classical · FIDE ID 2036738
When preparing against Cecil Sloan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Cecil Sloan, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cecil Sloan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cecil Sloan 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 | 1,605 | 1,719 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,764 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,790 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 61 | 70 | 83 | 28.5% |
| As White | 106 | 30 | 33 | 43 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 108 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cecil Sloan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cecil Sloan's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 97.2% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sloan usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Sloan usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sloan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sloan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sloan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 76.9% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Cecil Sloan's chess games
All 214 games by Cecil Sloan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 70 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Robert Kane | 1,875 | London Open Congress August U1900 | B13 |
| Aug 2013 | Jonathan Pein | 1,831 | London Open Congress August U1900 | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | David Pardoe | 1,805 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | B01 |
| May 2020 | Bernardo Pincheira Sarmiento | 1,795 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E11 |
| Aug 2013 | Phillip K Gardner | 1,785 | London Open Congress August U1900 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,685 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,757 |
| London Golders Green Open U1900 3rd | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,666 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
| London Open Congress August U1900 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cecil Sloan's chess games?
214 games by Cecil Sloan, from Nov 2012 to Sep 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 Cecil Sloan has played.
What does Cecil Sloan play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Cecil Sloan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cecil Sloan answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cecil Sloan play as White?
As White, Cecil Sloan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cecil Sloan play as Black?
As Black, Cecil Sloan most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Cecil Sloan's FIDE rating?
Cecil Sloan is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Cecil Sloan played?
Our database contains 214 games by Cecil Sloan, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 70 draws, 83 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cecil Sloan?
214 games by Cecil Sloan 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.