Prepare against Ivan J Myall
United Kingdom · World #51,355 classical · FIDE ID 425168
Our database contains 419 games by Ivan J Myall, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan J Myall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan J Myall 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 | 1,887 | 2,088 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,075 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 161 | 113 | 145 | 38.4% |
| As White | 217 | 92 | 57 | 68 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 202 | 69 | 56 | 77 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan J Myall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan J Myall's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 79.3% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 44 | 20.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Myall usually continues c3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Myall usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Myall usually continues d4 (73.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Myall usually continues Bf4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Myall usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Myall usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 80.9% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 10.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 79.7% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ivan J Myall's chess games
All 419 games by Ivan J Myall in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 161 wins, 113 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 24/11/14 | 49.0% |
| D00 | London System | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Teo Tomulic | 2,229 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | C54 |
| Nov 2018 | Jens Kolbak | 2,173 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C68 |
| Mar 2012 | David B Graham | 2,172 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Stephen L A Orton | 2,167 | 106th ch-GBR 65+ | C56 |
| Nov 2018 | Heimo Titz | 2,161 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 16 | 2,007 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,033 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,212 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,139 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan J Myall's chess games?
419 games by Ivan J Myall, from Jan 2012 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 Ivan J Myall has played.
What does Ivan J Myall play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Ivan J Myall opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan J Myall answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan J Myall play as White?
As White, Ivan J Myall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (49 games, 49.0% win rate); London System (30 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan J Myall play as Black?
As Black, Ivan J Myall most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Ivan J Myall's FIDE rating?
Ivan J Myall is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Ivan J Myall played?
Our database contains 419 games by Ivan J Myall, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 113 draws, 145 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan J Myall?
419 games by Ivan J Myall 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.