Prepare against Ian T. Findlay
FM · Canada · World #20,283 classical · FIDE ID 2600226
Our database contains 671 games by Ian T. Findlay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ian T. Findlay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian T. Findlay 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 | 2,055 | 2,325 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,260 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,290 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 671 | 274 | 189 | 208 | 40.8% |
| As White | 345 | 160 | 97 | 88 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 326 | 114 | 92 | 120 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian T. Findlay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian T. Findlay's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 344 | 99.7% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Findlay usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Findlay usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Findlay usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Findlay usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 94.8% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 93.1% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Ian T. Findlay's chess games
All 671 games by Ian T. Findlay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 274 wins, 189 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/8/11 | 51.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 7/12/13 | 21.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 21/16/21 | 36.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 52 | 12/16/24 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 35 | 13/8/14 | 37.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,528 | 14th Edmonton | B72 |
| Jul 1984 | Ivan Farago | 2,525 | Toronto International | C06 |
| Jul 2002 | Jura Ochkoos | 2,500 | Toronto CMA Futurity Qualifying Playoff | C41 |
| Oct 2001 | Bryon Nickoloff | 2,498 | Toronto Thanksgiving Open | D36 |
| Jan 1986 | H James Plaskett | 2,450 | ch-BCF | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 58 | 22 | 2,153 |
| Toronto | 1997 | 57 | 28.5 | 2,336 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 35 | 18 | 2,173 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,020 |
| Toronto Open | 2002 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,454 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-CAN | 1984 | 15 | 7 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian T. Findlay's chess games?
671 games by Ian T. Findlay, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 T. Findlay has played.
What does Ian T. Findlay play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Ian T. Findlay opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian T. Findlay answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ian T. Findlay play as White?
As White, Ian T. Findlay's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 21.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian T. Findlay play as Black?
As Black, Ian T. Findlay most often plays: Benoni Defense (58 games, 36.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 games.
What is Ian T. Findlay's FIDE rating?
Ian T. Findlay is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ian T. Findlay played?
Our database contains 671 games by Ian T. Findlay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 274 wins, 189 draws, 208 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian T. Findlay?
671 games by Ian T. Findlay 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.