Prepare against Tony J Slinger
United Kingdom · World #62,583 classical · FIDE ID 422681
When preparing against Tony J Slinger, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Tony J Slinger, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tony J Slinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony J Slinger 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 | 1,846 | 2,025 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,913 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 74 | 134 | 84 | 25.3% |
| As White | 149 | 40 | 67 | 42 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 34 | 67 | 42 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony J Slinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony J Slinger's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 33.6% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 28.9% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 39 | 26.2% | 43.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Slinger usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Slinger usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Slinger usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Slinger usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Slinger usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Slinger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.8% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 39.5% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 39.5% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Tony J Slinger's chess games
All 292 games by Tony J Slinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 74 wins, 134 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Peter Jaszkiwskyj | 2,141 | Runcorn Open | D12 |
| Jan 2017 | David Jordan Martinez | 2,122 | Gibraltar Challenger Open B | B38 |
| Jan 2004 | Jim Burnett | 2,104 | Fulprint York Intermediate | A96 |
| Feb 2016 | David C Oswald | 2,094 | BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | A80 |
| Mar 2013 | Ian J Wallis | 2,021 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,874 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,082 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,874 |
| 11th South Wales Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,806 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,765 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony J Slinger's chess games?
292 games by Tony J Slinger, from Jul 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 Tony J Slinger has played.
What does Tony J Slinger play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Tony J Slinger opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony J Slinger answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Tony J Slinger play as White?
As White, Tony J Slinger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony J Slinger play as Black?
As Black, Tony J Slinger most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Tony J Slinger's FIDE rating?
Tony J Slinger is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Tony J Slinger played?
Our database contains 292 games by Tony J Slinger, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 134 draws, 84 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony J Slinger?
292 games by Tony J Slinger 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.