Prepare against D Ian Calvert
United Kingdom · World #38,661 classical · FIDE ID 406368
Our database contains 342 games by D Ian Calvert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find D Ian Calvert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout D Ian Calvert 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 | 1,941 | 2,074 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,900 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 76 | 178 | 88 | 22.2% |
| As White | 167 | 40 | 82 | 45 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 175 | 36 | 96 | 43 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of D Ian Calvert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from D Ian Calvert's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 163 | 97.6% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 98% of White games, 49.1% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Calvert usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Calvert usually continues Bb2 (52.1% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Calvert usually continues Bb2 (47.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Calvert usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
D Ian Calvert's chess games
All 342 games by D Ian Calvert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 178 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 161 | 39/79/43 | 24.2% |
| D78 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 73 | 17/43/13 | 23.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 40 | 5/22/13 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | London System | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | David J James | 2,184 | ch-BCF Seniors | D05 |
| Mar 2009 | David A Jarvis | 2,160 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A11 |
| Jan 2006 | Chris Briscoe | 2,151 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | A01 |
| May 2003 | Chiedu Maduekwe | 2,140 | chT-BCF 0203 fin (4NCL) | A01 |
| Sep 2013 | Alan J Walton | 2,138 | Bedford e2e4 Open | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 24 | 11 | 1,973 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,036 |
| Coulsdon Autumn B | 2009 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,031 |
| Coulsdon Easter B | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,930 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 82nd Hastings Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D Ian Calvert's chess games?
342 games by D Ian Calvert, from Apr 2003 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 D Ian Calvert has played.
What does D Ian Calvert play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, D Ian Calvert opens with 1.b3 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D Ian Calvert answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does D Ian Calvert play as White?
As White, D Ian Calvert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (161 games, 24.2% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does D Ian Calvert play as Black?
As Black, D Ian Calvert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (73 games, 23.3% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is D Ian Calvert's FIDE rating?
D Ian Calvert is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jan 2008).
How many games has D Ian Calvert played?
Our database contains 342 games by D Ian Calvert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 178 draws, 88 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against D Ian Calvert?
342 games by D Ian Calvert 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.