Prepare against R Alan Barton
United Kingdom · World #73,056 classical · FIDE ID 404233
When preparing against R Alan Barton, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 361 games by R Alan Barton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find R Alan Barton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout R Alan Barton 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 | 1,811 | 2,170 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 128 | 100 | 133 | 35.5% |
| As White | 177 | 69 | 51 | 57 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 184 | 59 | 49 | 76 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of R Alan Barton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from R Alan Barton's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 48.6% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 81 | 45.8% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Barton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Barton usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Barton usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Barton usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Barton usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Barton usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 14 | 17.9% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 29.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 21.0% | 57.7% |
| b6 | 6 | 9.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
R Alan Barton's chess games
All 361 games by R Alan Barton 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: 128 wins, 100 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,563 | London Classic Open | A46 |
| Aug 1997 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,380 | 84th ch-BCF | E61 |
| Apr 2003 | Dave J Ledger | 2,299 | Southend Open | A04 |
| Sep 2004 | John H Hodgson | 2,230 | Paignton Open | A48 |
| Aug 2000 | Martin J Simons | 2,226 | 87th ch-BCF | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 66 | 40 | 2,109 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 33 | 16 | 2,095 |
| Paignton Open | 2012 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,191 |
| 87th Hastings Masters Open | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 86th Hastings Masters Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find R Alan Barton's chess games?
361 games by R Alan Barton, 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 R Alan Barton has played.
What does R Alan Barton play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, R Alan Barton opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, R Alan Barton answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does R Alan Barton play as White?
As White, R Alan Barton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does R Alan Barton play as Black?
As Black, R Alan Barton most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Owen Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is R Alan Barton's FIDE rating?
R Alan Barton is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jan 2005).
How many games has R Alan Barton played?
Our database contains 361 games by R Alan Barton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 100 draws, 133 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against R Alan Barton?
361 games by R Alan Barton 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.