Prepare against Neil F Dickenson
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,609 classical · FIDE ID 401897
Our database contains 144 games by Neil F Dickenson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil F Dickenson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil F Dickenson 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 | 2,232 | 2,322 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 55 | 44 | 45 | 38.2% |
| As White | 72 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil F Dickenson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil F Dickenson's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 80.6% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Dickenson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 79.5% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Neil F Dickenson's chess games
All 144 games by Neil F Dickenson 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: 55 wins, 44 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | Boris Spassky | 2,640 | London Spassky Simul | C01 |
| Jan 1995 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,615 | Maidenhead Open | B25 |
| Jan 1994 | Colin A McNab | 2,460 | Maidstone Menchik Open | A21 |
| Jan 1997 | Mark Ferguson | 2,385 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | D43 |
| Jan 1994 | Uffe Nielsen | 2,370 | EU-Cup 10th Group 1 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,388 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 10 | 5 | 2,308 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| Maidstone Menchik Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1982 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil F Dickenson's chess games?
144 games by Neil F Dickenson, 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 Neil F Dickenson has played.
What does Neil F Dickenson play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Neil F Dickenson opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil F Dickenson answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Neil F Dickenson play as White?
As White, Neil F Dickenson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil F Dickenson play as Black?
As Black, Neil F Dickenson most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Neil F Dickenson's FIDE rating?
Neil F Dickenson is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (May 2012).
How many games has Neil F Dickenson played?
Our database contains 144 games by Neil F Dickenson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 44 draws, 45 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil F Dickenson?
144 games by Neil F Dickenson 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.