Prepare against Ian P Blencowe
United Kingdom · World #124,547 classical · FIDE ID 418510
When preparing against Ian P Blencowe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ian P Blencowe, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian P Blencowe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian P Blencowe 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 | 1,661 | 1,749 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 6 | 27 | 14 | 12.8% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian P Blencowe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian P Blencowe's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Blencowe usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Blencowe usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Blencowe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ian P Blencowe's chess games
All 47 games by Ian P Blencowe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 6 wins, 27 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Michael D Plumb | 1,557 | ch-BCF U150 103rd | D02 |
| Sep 2019 | Terence V Greenaway | 1,504 | Torquay Bloodworth Open | A29 |
| Oct 2008 | George Galliano | 1,312 | Weymouth Minor Open | D38 |
| Sep 2018 | Andrew Price | 148 | Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Bloodworth Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 136 |
| Weymouth Minor Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,474 |
| ch-BCF U150 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,711 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,585 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,413 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,877 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian P Blencowe's chess games?
47 games by Ian P Blencowe, from May 2017 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 P Blencowe has played.
What does Ian P Blencowe play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ian P Blencowe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian P Blencowe answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ian P Blencowe play as White?
As White, Ian P Blencowe's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian P Blencowe play as Black?
As Black, Ian P Blencowe most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ian P Blencowe's FIDE rating?
Ian P Blencowe is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Ian P Blencowe played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ian P Blencowe, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 27 draws, 14 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian P Blencowe?
47 games by Ian P Blencowe 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.