Prepare against Ian P Parsonage
CM · Australia · World #58,290 classical · FIDE ID 3200710
Our database contains 72 games by Ian P Parsonage, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian P Parsonage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian P Parsonage 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 | 1,862 | 2,250 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,215 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,043 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian P Parsonage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian P Parsonage's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Parsonage usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Parsonage usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Parsonage usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Ian P Parsonage's chess games
All 72 games by Ian P Parsonage in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,412 | ch-AUS | B22 |
| Jan 1990 | Tim Reilly | 2,271 | ch-AUS | E48 |
| Jan 1990 | David Stephson | 2,201 | ch-AUS | E41 |
| Feb 2008 | Chino C Atako | 2,141 | Brentwood Open 2nd | B27 |
| Jan 1988 | Phillip John Viner | 2,083 | ch-AUS | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 1990 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,733 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,884 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,949 |
| Brentwood Open 2nd | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,032 |
| New South Wales Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian P Parsonage's chess games?
72 games by Ian P Parsonage, from Apr 2003 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 Parsonage has played.
What does Ian P Parsonage play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ian P Parsonage opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian P Parsonage answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ian P Parsonage play as White?
As White, Ian P Parsonage's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian P Parsonage play as Black?
As Black, Ian P Parsonage most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ian P Parsonage's FIDE rating?
Ian P Parsonage is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ian P Parsonage played?
Our database contains 72 games by Ian P Parsonage, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian P Parsonage?
72 games by Ian P Parsonage 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.