Prepare against Ian Loadman
Canada · World #49,008 classical · FIDE ID 2613743
Our database contains 84 games by Ian Loadman, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Loadman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Loadman 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 | 1,897 | 1,935 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,932 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 17 | 33 | 34 | 20.2% |
| As White | 48 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Loadman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Loadman's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 93.8% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Loadman usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Loadman usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Loadman usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Loadman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Loadman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ian Loadman's chess games
All 84 games by Ian Loadman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 33 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1992 | David Ross | 2,330 | Quebec Open | B85 |
| Jan 2000 | Paul Saint-Amand | 2,214 | Quebec Open | B52 |
| Apr 2019 | Zachary Burrows | 2,194 | Guelph Spring Pro-Am | B33 |
| May 1986 | Ted Wilson | 2,105 | ch-Alberta | B85 |
| Oct 2018 | Chike Jude Aniunoh | 2,097 | Guelph Fall Pro-Am | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2000 | 16 | 7 | 2,173 |
| ch-Alberta | 1986 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Montreal Open | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| Newmarket Aurora Fall Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,977 |
| Guelph Spring Pro-Am | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 |
| Guelph Fall Pro-Am | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Loadman's chess games?
84 games by Ian Loadman, from Jan 2012 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 Loadman has played.
What does Ian Loadman play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ian Loadman opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Loadman answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ian Loadman play as White?
As White, Ian Loadman's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Loadman play as Black?
As Black, Ian Loadman most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ian Loadman's FIDE rating?
Ian Loadman is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Ian Loadman played?
Our database contains 84 games by Ian Loadman, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 33 draws, 34 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Loadman?
84 games by Ian Loadman 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.