Prepare against Dan M Lambourne
United Kingdom · World #44,292 classical · FIDE ID 410160
Our database contains 127 games by Dan M Lambourne, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan M Lambourne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan M Lambourne 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 | 1,916 | 2,024 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,007 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 30 | 65 | 32 | 23.6% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 32 | 14 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 11 | 33 | 18 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan M Lambourne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan M Lambourne's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 52.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 27.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lambourne usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Dan M Lambourne's chess games
All 127 games by Dan M Lambourne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 65 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Chino C Atako | 2,174 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B23 |
| May 2012 | Mark V Taylor | 2,149 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A90 |
| Oct 2008 | Chris Fegan | 2,098 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A05 |
| Oct 2007 | Simon L McCullough | 2,080 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A50 |
| Mar 2024 | Joe Varley | 2,059 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,046 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,095 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan M Lambourne's chess games?
127 games by Dan M Lambourne, from Jul 2008 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 Dan M Lambourne has played.
What does Dan M Lambourne play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Dan M Lambourne opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan M Lambourne answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dan M Lambourne play as White?
As White, Dan M Lambourne's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan M Lambourne play as Black?
As Black, Dan M Lambourne most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Dan M Lambourne's FIDE rating?
Dan M Lambourne is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Dan M Lambourne played?
Our database contains 127 games by Dan M Lambourne, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 65 draws, 32 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan M Lambourne?
127 games by Dan M Lambourne 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.