Prepare against Ian C Rout
Australia · World #55,730 classical · FIDE ID 3204200
Our database contains 237 games by Ian C Rout, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian C Rout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian C Rout 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 | 1,871 | 2,149 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,936 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 113 | 50 | 73 | 47.7% |
| As White | 119 | 62 | 24 | 33 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 118 | 51 | 26 | 40 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian C Rout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian C Rout's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 49.6% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 39 | 32.8% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.1% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.9% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Rout usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rout usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Rout usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rout usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rout usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rout usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 21.2% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 71.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ian C Rout's chess games
All 237 games by Ian C Rout in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 113 wins, 50 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Guy West | 2,343 | 47th Doeberl Cup | A57 |
| Jan 2009 | Armen Ayvazyan | 2,232 | Australian Open | E61 |
| Jan 2009 | Dusan Stojic | 2,219 | Australian Open | C96 |
| Apr 2011 | Jason Hu | 2,190 | 49th Doeberl Cup | E01 |
| Jan 2009 | Johnny Bolens | 2,180 | Australian Open | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2013 | 49 | 36 | 1,928 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 32 | 16 | 1,901 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,076 |
| Belconnen Open | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 1,835 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,980 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,017 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| Canberra ANU Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian C Rout's chess games?
237 games by Ian C Rout, from Jul 2004 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 Ian C Rout has played.
What does Ian C Rout play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Ian C Rout opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian C Rout answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ian C Rout play as White?
As White, Ian C Rout's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian C Rout play as Black?
As Black, Ian C Rout most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ian C Rout's FIDE rating?
Ian C Rout is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ian C Rout played?
Our database contains 237 games by Ian C Rout, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 50 draws, 73 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian C Rout?
237 games by Ian C Rout 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.