Prepare against Ian G Kelly
United Kingdom · World #43,521 classical · FIDE ID 406538
Our database contains 119 games by Ian G Kelly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ian G Kelly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian G Kelly 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 | 1,919 | 2,065 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 49 | 25 | 45 | 41.2% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 12 | 19 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 13 | 26 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian G Kelly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian G Kelly's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 56 | 96.6% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kelly usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kelly usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Kelly usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kelly usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kelly usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Ian G Kelly's chess games
All 119 games by Ian G Kelly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Colin S Crouch | 2,375 | Southend Open | A14 |
| Jan 1995 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,175 | Grangemouth Open | C41 |
| Apr 2001 | Jonathan B Mutton | 2,173 | Southend Open | A09 |
| Apr 2006 | Stephen J Gregory | 2,147 | Southend Open A | B07 |
| Mar 2005 | J Ezra Lutton | 2,135 | Southend Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 35 | 19 | 2,093 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 33 | 16.5 | 1,903 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,741 |
| ch-GBR Seniors | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,865 |
| Southend Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2002 | 6 | 5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian G Kelly's chess games?
119 games by Ian G Kelly, from Apr 2003 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 G Kelly has played.
What does Ian G Kelly play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ian G Kelly opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian G Kelly answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ian G Kelly play as White?
As White, Ian G Kelly's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian G Kelly play as Black?
As Black, Ian G Kelly most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ian G Kelly's FIDE rating?
Ian G Kelly is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ian G Kelly played?
Our database contains 119 games by Ian G Kelly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian G Kelly?
119 games by Ian G Kelly 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.