Prepare against Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton
United Kingdom · World #130,958 classical · FIDE ID 461938
When preparing against Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton 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 | 1,644 | 1,731 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,766 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,819 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 23.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 29.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Holroyd-Doveton usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Holroyd-Doveton usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Holroyd-Doveton usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's chess games
All 34 games by Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Hertog | 1,577 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | A23 |
| Mar 2021 | Ron Townend | 1,548 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | A85 |
| Jan 2021 | Lucian Cox | 1,469 | 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | A16 |
| Mar 2021 | Evan Li | 1,433 | 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | C02 |
| Mar 2021 | Suzanne Barry | 1,374 | 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,435 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,250 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,575 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,521 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,675 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,550 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's chess games?
34 games by Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton, from Oct 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 Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton has played.
What does Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton play as White?
As White, Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton play as Black?
As Black, Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton's FIDE rating?
Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton?
34 games by Nathaniel Holroyd-Doveton 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.