Prepare against Chris R Duncan
FM · United Kingdom · World #11,407 classical · FIDE ID 403091
When preparing against Chris R Duncan, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 635 games by Chris R Duncan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris R Duncan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris R Duncan 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 | 2,149 | 2,337 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,304 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,183 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 200 | 202 | 233 | 31.5% |
| As White | 321 | 110 | 114 | 97 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 314 | 90 | 88 | 136 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris R Duncan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris R Duncan's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 135 | 42.1% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 83 | 25.9% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 71 | 22.1% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 8.1% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Duncan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Duncan usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Duncan usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Nc3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Nc3 (36.8% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Duncan usually continues e4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 84.6% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.4% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 98 | 90.7% | 41.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Chris R Duncan's chess games
All 635 games by Chris R Duncan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 200 wins, 202 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 9/14/11 | 26.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 3/9/11 | 13.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 45 | 15/10/20 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 35 | 9/12/14 | 25.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28 | 6/10/12 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 1/1/11 | 7.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | Keith C Arkell | 2,545 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | A33 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter K Wells | 2,490 | Hastings Open 9495 | B78 |
| Oct 2008 | Valeri Atlas | 2,465 | 24th EU-Cup | A34 |
| Jan 1994 | Francois Vareille | 2,430 | Paris-London | C02 |
| Oct 2014 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,429 | Douglas PokerStars Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 150 | 60 | 2,086 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 12 | 6 | 2,375 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,374 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,260 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris R Duncan's chess games?
635 games by Chris R Duncan, from Apr 2003 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 Chris R Duncan has played.
What does Chris R Duncan play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Chris R Duncan opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris R Duncan answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Chris R Duncan play as White?
As White, Chris R Duncan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 39.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 26.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris R Duncan play as Black?
As Black, Chris R Duncan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (28 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Chris R Duncan's FIDE rating?
Chris R Duncan is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Chris R Duncan played?
Our database contains 635 games by Chris R Duncan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 202 draws, 233 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris R Duncan?
635 games by Chris R Duncan 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.