Prepare against Ian Bush
United Kingdom · World #60,601 classical · FIDE ID 447218
When preparing against Ian Bush, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Ian Bush, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ian Bush's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Bush 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 | 1,853 | 1,853 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,797 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 35.1% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Bush's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Bush's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bush usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bush usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Bush usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Ian Bush's chess games
All 77 games by Ian Bush in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Durkin Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Neil E G Crickmore | 2,173 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | B21 |
| Apr 2019 | Armaan Gogia | 1,982 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | B14 |
| Sep 2021 | John W McIntyre | 1,912 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | B14 |
| Nov 2022 | Benjamin Lappin | 1,871 | 9th Witney Open B | E60 |
| Jun 2019 | Graham J Ashcroft | 1,823 | 4th North Wales Major Open | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,645 |
| Witney Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,774 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,568 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 1,606 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 4th North Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Bush's chess games?
77 games by Ian Bush, from Aug 2015 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 Ian Bush has played.
What does Ian Bush play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ian Bush opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Bush answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ian Bush play as White?
As White, Ian Bush's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Bush play as Black?
As Black, Ian Bush most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ian Bush's FIDE rating?
Ian Bush is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ian Bush played?
Our database contains 77 games by Ian Bush, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Bush?
77 games by Ian Bush 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.