Prepare against Darren Bates
Canada · World #177,104 classical · FIDE ID 2609304
When preparing against Darren Bates, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (86%).
Our database contains 30 games by Darren Bates, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darren Bates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darren 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 | 1,835 | 1,887 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darren Bates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darren Bates's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bates usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bates usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Darren Bates's chess games
All 30 games by Darren Bates in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Goran Ivankovic | 2,305 | 24th Keres Memorial | A03 |
| Jul 2014 | Francois Robidas | 1,935 | Canadian Open U2400 | C44 |
| Jul 2016 | Dave Bhavik | 1,669 | Calgary Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Keres Memorial | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,305 |
| Calgary Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,795 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,792 |
| British Columbia Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,871 |
| Victoria Taylor Memorial | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,006 |
| 4th Victoria Open | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,729 |
| Keres Memorial 26th U2000 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Canadian Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darren Bates's chess games?
30 games by Darren Bates, from Oct 2014 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 Darren Bates has played.
What does Darren Bates play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Darren Bates opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darren Bates answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Darren Bates play as White?
As White, Darren Bates's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darren Bates play as Black?
As Black, Darren Bates most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Darren Bates's FIDE rating?
Darren Bates is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Darren Bates played?
Our database contains 30 games by Darren Bates, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darren Bates?
30 games by Darren 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.