Prepare against Zane Allford
United Kingdom · World #88,549 classical · FIDE ID 1802798
When preparing against Zane Allford, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 47 games by Zane Allford, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zane Allford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zane Allford 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 | 1,763 | 1,780 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 6 | 24 | 36.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zane Allford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zane Allford's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Allford usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Allford usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Allford usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Zane Allford's chess games
All 47 games by Zane Allford in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C37 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1997 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,560 | Ebbw Vale Simul | C25 |
| May 2020 | David Paul Gillespie | 1,862 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B08 |
| May 2020 | Helen M Frostick | 1,855 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| Dec 2020 | Francisco Javier Marin Marin | 1,832 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B23 |
| Jun 2021 | Jake Hurley | 1,829 | 2nd WCU Online League Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,638 |
| Lever Hall Ebbw Vale Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,070 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Welsh Winter Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,634 |
| chT-WLS 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,647 |
| chT-WLS | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,605 |
| 2nd WCU Online League Open | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zane Allford's chess games?
47 games by Zane Allford, from Mar 2017 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 Zane Allford has played.
What does Zane Allford play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zane Allford opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zane Allford answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zane Allford play as White?
As White, Zane Allford's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zane Allford play as Black?
As Black, Zane Allford most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zane Allford's FIDE rating?
Zane Allford is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Zane Allford played?
Our database contains 47 games by Zane Allford, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zane Allford?
47 games by Zane Allford 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.