Prepare against Nathan S W Alfred
FM · England · World #7,941 classical · FIDE ID 407739
When preparing against Nathan S W Alfred, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Nathan S W Alfred, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nathan S W Alfred's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan S W Alfred 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 | 2,207 | 2,356 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,216 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 116 | 104 | 129 | 33.2% |
| As White | 172 | 64 | 49 | 59 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 177 | 52 | 55 | 70 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan S W Alfred's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan S W Alfred's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 64.0% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 59 | 34.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Alfred usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Alfred usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Alfred usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Alfred usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Alfred usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Alfred usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 59.7% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 87.5% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Nathan S W Alfred's chess games
All 349 games by Nathan S W Alfred in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 116 wins, 104 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Attila Czebe | 2,436 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | A50 |
| Mar 2003 | Juri Dovzik | 2,400 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | A11 |
| Nov 2012 | John J Cox | 2,396 | chT-BCF1a 1213 (4NCL) | A24 |
| Jul 2016 | Kevin Roser | 2,394 | 91st ch-Paris | A70 |
| Dec 2011 | Simon T Ansell | 2,389 | London Classic Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 IM-A | 2003 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,225 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,318 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Roznov Friendship-B | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan S W Alfred's chess games?
349 games by Nathan S W Alfred, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Nathan S W Alfred has played.
What does Nathan S W Alfred play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Nathan S W Alfred opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan S W Alfred answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nathan S W Alfred play as White?
As White, Nathan S W Alfred's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan S W Alfred play as Black?
As Black, Nathan S W Alfred most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Nathan S W Alfred's FIDE rating?
Nathan S W Alfred is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nathan S W Alfred played?
Our database contains 349 games by Nathan S W Alfred, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 104 draws, 129 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan S W Alfred?
349 games by Nathan S W Alfred 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.