Prepare against Ian R White
United Kingdom · World #76,277 classical · FIDE ID 471216
When preparing against Ian R White, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Ian R White, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian R White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian R White 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 | 1,801 | 1,902 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 60 | 60 | 81 | 29.9% |
| As White | 104 | 36 | 31 | 37 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 24 | 29 | 44 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian R White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian R White's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — White usually continues c3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — White usually continues Bc4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — White usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — White usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — White usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — White usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 100.0% | 45.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 70.8% | 23.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
Ian R White's chess games
All 201 games by Ian R White in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 60 wins, 60 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 3/4/15 | 13.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | James T Sherwin | 2,309 | Monmouth Open | C44 |
| Jul 2001 | Alan Spice | 2,207 | Monmouth | C04 |
| Jan 2003 | John Trevelyan | 2,191 | South Wales Winter Open | A00 |
| Jul 2004 | Ioan Rees | 2,179 | Monmouth Open | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Gareth Morris | 2,174 | South Wales Winter Open | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2005 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,061 |
| Monmouth Open | 2004 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,285 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2004 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Monmouth | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian R White's chess games?
201 games by Ian R White, from Nov 2018 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 R White has played.
What does Ian R White play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Ian R White opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian R White answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Ian R White play as White?
As White, Ian R White's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian R White play as Black?
As Black, Ian R White most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Ian R White's FIDE rating?
Ian R White is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (May 2025).
How many games has Ian R White played?
Our database contains 201 games by Ian R White, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 60 draws, 81 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian R White?
201 games by Ian R White 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.