Prepare against Ioan Rees
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,241 classical · FIDE ID 1801236
Our database contains 1,475 games by Ioan Rees, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan Rees's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan Rees 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 | 2,267 | 2,339 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,270 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,475 | 612 | 244 | 619 | 41.5% |
| As White | 735 | 327 | 115 | 293 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 740 | 285 | 129 | 326 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan Rees's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan Rees's side.
First moves as White (735 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 283 | 38.5% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 225 | 30.6% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 209 | 28.4% | 55.5% |
| a3 | 12 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rees usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rees usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rees usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rees usually continues c3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rees usually continues Nf3 (33.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rees usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 113 | 30.8% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 96 | 26.2% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 91 | 24.8% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 66 | 18.0% | 50.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 63.4% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 81 | 35.7% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Ioan Rees's chess games
All 1,475 games by Ioan Rees 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: 612 wins, 244 draws, 619 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 67 | 29/8/30 | 43.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 51 | 26/12/13 | 51.0% |
| D02 | London System | 49 | 26/4/19 | 53.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 23/3/19 | 51.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 28 | 6/5/17 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 52 | 16/12/24 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 16/10/19 | 35.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Conrad Holt | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Jun 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,532 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Jan 2025 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,012 | 475 | 2,199 |
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 48 | 29.5 | 2,232 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2004 | 19 | 11 | 2,294 |
| Glorney Cup | 2004 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,111 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2006 | 12 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Augsburg Ibis 9th | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,191 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,246 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan Rees's chess games?
1,475 games by Ioan Rees, 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 Ioan Rees has played.
What does Ioan Rees play on the first move as White?
Across 735 games with White in our database, Ioan Rees opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan Rees answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Ioan Rees play as White?
As White, Ioan Rees's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (67 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate); London System (49 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 735 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan Rees play as Black?
As Black, Ioan Rees most often plays: Slav Defense (52 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 740 games.
What is Ioan Rees's FIDE rating?
Ioan Rees is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ioan Rees played?
Our database contains 1,475 games by Ioan Rees, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 612 wins, 244 draws, 619 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan Rees?
1,475 games by Ioan Rees 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.