Prepare against D Ian W Reynolds
United Kingdom · World #50,680 classical · FIDE ID 410705
When preparing against D Ian W Reynolds, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 262 games by D Ian W Reynolds, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find D Ian W Reynolds's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout D Ian W Reynolds 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 | 1,890 | 2,111 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 71 | 108 | 83 | 27.1% |
| As White | 122 | 33 | 51 | 38 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 38 | 57 | 45 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of D Ian W Reynolds's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from D Ian W Reynolds's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
D Ian W Reynolds's chess games
All 262 games by D Ian W Reynolds in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 71 wins, 108 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | David M Moskovic | 2,284 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Oct 2014 | Jaap Vogel | 2,239 | 24th Wch Seniors 65 | C06 |
| Aug 2009 | Karl McPhillips | 2,231 | 96th ch-GBR | B22 |
| Nov 2018 | Marijan Karnar | 2,226 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | A11 |
| May 2005 | John Trevelyan | 2,200 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2003 | 14 | 8 | 2,126 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,722 |
| British CF-52 Championship | 1965 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D Ian W Reynolds's chess games?
262 games by D Ian W Reynolds, from Apr 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 D Ian W Reynolds has played.
What does D Ian W Reynolds play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, D Ian W Reynolds opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D Ian W Reynolds answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does D Ian W Reynolds play as White?
As White, D Ian W Reynolds's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does D Ian W Reynolds play as Black?
As Black, D Ian W Reynolds most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is D Ian W Reynolds's FIDE rating?
D Ian W Reynolds is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Oct 2008).
How many games has D Ian W Reynolds played?
Our database contains 262 games by D Ian W Reynolds, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 108 draws, 83 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against D Ian W Reynolds?
262 games by D Ian W Reynolds 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.