Prepare against Caspar J Bates
United Kingdom · World #22,595 classical · FIDE ID 414760
When preparing against Caspar J Bates, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 141 games by Caspar J Bates, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Caspar J Bates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caspar J Bates 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 | 2,036 | 2,205 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,185 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 58 | 27 | 56 | 41.1% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 14 | 31 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caspar J Bates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caspar J Bates's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 40.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 23 | 30.3% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bates usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bates usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bates usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 76.7% | 69.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Caspar J Bates's chess games
All 141 games by Caspar J Bates in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 58 wins, 27 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Colin S Crouch | 2,362 | 5th London Classic Open | D94 |
| Jan 2009 | Florian Armbrust | 2,321 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | C68 |
| Dec 2018 | Siranush Ghukasyan | 2,245 | 10th London Classic Open | A13 |
| Jan 2008 | Pedro M. Navarro Torres | 2,210 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | A56 |
| Jan 2009 | Kamal Daoudi | 2,209 | Gibraltar Challengers1 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Challengers | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,230 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caspar J Bates's chess games?
141 games by Caspar J Bates, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Caspar J Bates has played.
What does Caspar J Bates play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Caspar J Bates opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caspar J Bates answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Caspar J Bates play as White?
As White, Caspar J Bates's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caspar J Bates play as Black?
As Black, Caspar J Bates most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Caspar J Bates's FIDE rating?
Caspar J Bates is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Caspar J Bates played?
Our database contains 141 games by Caspar J Bates, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 27 draws, 56 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caspar J Bates?
141 games by Caspar J Bates 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.