Prepare against Alex Freeland
United Kingdom · World #15,541 classical · FIDE ID 1802062
Our database contains 295 games by Alex Freeland, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Freeland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Freeland 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 | 2,100 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,007 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,976 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 126 | 53 | 116 | 42.7% |
| As White | 150 | 68 | 26 | 56 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 145 | 58 | 27 | 60 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Freeland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Freeland's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 44.7% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 59 | 39.3% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Freeland usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Freeland usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Freeland usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Freeland usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Freeland usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Freeland usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 57.1% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 36.4% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 72.3% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 100.0% |
Alex Freeland's chess games
All 295 games by Alex Freeland in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 126 wins, 53 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Evgeny V. Melikhov | 2,269 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | E39 |
| Sep 2017 | Giorgio Belli | 2,226 | 19th Trieste Open | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexis M Harakis | 2,224 | 69th ch-WLS | E48 |
| Mar 2019 | John E Duggan | 2,222 | BCF-chT2 1819 (4NCL) Demotion | E52 |
| Jul 2015 | Philip J Crocker | 2,216 | ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,017 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,069 |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,927 |
| 8th South Wales Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Freeland's chess games?
295 games by Alex Freeland, from Sep 2010 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 Alex Freeland has played.
What does Alex Freeland play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Alex Freeland opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Freeland answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alex Freeland play as White?
As White, Alex Freeland's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Freeland play as Black?
As Black, Alex Freeland most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Alex Freeland's FIDE rating?
Alex Freeland is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alex Freeland played?
Our database contains 295 games by Alex Freeland, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 53 draws, 116 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Freeland?
295 games by Alex Freeland 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.