Ian L Snape
ENG · FIDE ID 404489 · 44 tournament games since 2021
Standard
2090
#260 in ENG (active)
Rapid
1994
#314 in ENG (active)
Blitz
2134
#122 in ENG (active)
Score
52%
14 W · 18 D · 12 L
Opp. avg
2096
Last 44 games
Last game
2026-05-04
4NCL Division 2 2025-2026
Prep summary
- As White: 1.c4 in 44% of games (scores 50%), otherwise 1.d4 (36%).
- Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 7 of 11 games (Sicilian Defense), scoring 43%.
- Against 1.d4: 1...c5 in 6 of 7 games (Benoni Defense), scoring 33%.
- Weak spot: Benoni Defense: Old Benoni as Black, only 13% in 4 games.
- By opponent strength: 31% against higher-rated players, 83% against lower-rated.
- Drawish: 41% of games end in a draw.
Based on 44 over-the-board games (21 classical). 25 with White (56%), 19 with Black (47%).
Openings as White
First move
| 1.c4 | 11 | 50% |
| 1.d4 | 9 | 72% |
| 1.e4 | 3 | 33% |
| 1.Nf3 | 2 | 50% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 33% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 2 | 100% |
| Sicilian Defense: Hyperaccelerated Pterodactyl | 2 | 100% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 2 | 75% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation | 1 | 0% |
Openings as Black
Against 1.e4 (11 games)
| 1...c5 Sicilian Defense | 7 | 43% |
| 1...d6 Pirc Defense | 3 | 67% |
| 1...Nf6 Alekhine Defense | 1 | 50% |
Against 1.d4 (7 games)
| 1...c5 Benoni Defense | 6 | 33% |
| 1...g6 Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 100% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 4 | 13% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 0% |
| Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion's Cave | 2 | 50% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Advance Variation | 1 | 50% |
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Schmid Variation | 1 | 50% |
Recent games
| Date | Opponent and event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Zhi Rong Benjamin Foo (2205) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | L |
| 2026-05-03 | Declan Shafi (2165) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | L |
| 2026-05-02 | Bohdan Terler (2004) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | ½ |
| 2026-02-08 | Mark Josse (2094) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | ½ |
| 2026-02-07 | Russell G Granat (2128) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | W |
| 2026-01-11 | Alexandr Klimchik (2073) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | ½ |
| 2026-01-10 | Ruqayyah Rida (2068) 4NCL Division 2 2025-2026 | ½ |
| 2025-05-05 | Billy Fellowes (2193) 4NCL 2024 - 2025 | Division 2 | L |
| 2025-05-04 | Sooraj M R (2105) 4NCL 2024 - 2025 | Division 2 | L |
| 2025-04-28 | Tim R Spanton (1922) ECF English Seniors Championship - Over 65 · classical | W |
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