Prepare against Ian Grant
TTO · World #87,620 classical · FIDE ID 7701497
When preparing against Ian Grant, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 63 games by Ian Grant, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Grant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Grant 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 | 1,796 | 1,891 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,891 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,836 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 5 | 33 | 39.7% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Grant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Grant's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Grant usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Grant usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Ian Grant's chess games
All 63 games by Ian Grant in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Vandoff Smith | 1,806 | 18th De Verteuil Memorial | B18 |
| Nov 2010 | Javanna Smith | 1,796 | 18th De Verteuil Memorial | B45 |
| Oct 2015 | Miguel Francois | 1,737 | 23rd De Verteuil Memorial | C35 |
| May 2015 | Shannon Yearwood | 1,629 | Port of Spain Knights Open | C65 |
| May 2015 | David Martin | 1,609 | Port of Spain Knights Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 1,907 |
| 18th De Verteuil Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,969 |
| De Verteuil Memorial 22nd | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,441 |
| 24th De Verteuil Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,799 |
| Port of Spain Open 44th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,655 |
| De Verteuil Memorial 17th | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,898 |
| Jersey Open Minor | 2002 | 6 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Grant's chess games?
63 games by Ian Grant, from Mar 2011 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 Grant has played.
What does Ian Grant play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ian Grant opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Grant answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ian Grant play as White?
As White, Ian Grant's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Grant play as Black?
As Black, Ian Grant most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ian Grant's FIDE rating?
Ian Grant is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Ian Grant played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ian Grant, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Grant?
63 games by Ian Grant 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.