Prepare against Ian Campbell
United Kingdom · World #50,680 classical · FIDE ID 415219
When preparing against Ian Campbell, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Ian Campbell, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ian Campbell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Campbell 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 | 2,031 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 54 | 114 | 76 | 22.1% |
| As White | 121 | 26 | 61 | 34 | 21.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 28 | 53 | 42 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Campbell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Campbell's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 53.7% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 42.1% | 47.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Campbell usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Campbell usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Campbell usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Campbell usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 40 | 66.7% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 28.3% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 46.3% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 17 | 41.5% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Ian Campbell's chess games
All 244 games by Ian Campbell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 114 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 60 | 12/29/19 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Shachar Gindi | 2,336 | 9th Leiden Open A | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Tamas Erdelyi | 2,186 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | A47 |
| Oct 2014 | Stijn Gieben | 2,157 | 40th Guernsey Open | B06 |
| Jun 2007 | Pierluigi Beggi | 2,141 | 3rd ch-EU Union | D04 |
| Nov 2008 | John F Wheeler | 2,134 | Torquay Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 1,974 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,138 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,068 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Campbell's chess games?
244 games by Ian Campbell, from Apr 2006 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 Ian Campbell has played.
What does Ian Campbell play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Ian Campbell opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Campbell answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ian Campbell play as White?
As White, Ian Campbell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Campbell play as Black?
As Black, Ian Campbell most often plays: Modern Defense (60 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Ian Campbell's FIDE rating?
Ian Campbell is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Ian Campbell played?
Our database contains 244 games by Ian Campbell, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 114 draws, 76 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Campbell?
244 games by Ian Campbell 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.