Prepare against Darren Reed
Finland · World #35,713 classical · FIDE ID 504459
When preparing against Darren Reed, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Darren Reed, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darren Reed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darren Reed 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 | 1,955 | 2,089 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,989 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,989 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 19 | 34 | 45 | 19.4% |
| As White | 44 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darren Reed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darren Reed's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Reed usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Reed usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Reed usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Reed usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 51.6% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Darren Reed's chess games
All 98 games by Darren Reed in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 34 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Santul Kosmo | 2,276 | ch-FIN Open | B08 |
| Jul 2012 | Henri Torkkola | 2,127 | Naantali Open | C77 |
| Jan 2011 | Risto Karttinen | 1,975 | 8th Tampere We TammerSh | A34 |
| Jul 2012 | Pekka Riihimaki | 1,970 | Naantali Open | B01 |
| Jan 2011 | Esa Auvinen | 1,969 | 8th Tampere We TammerSh | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 2,082 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 1,952 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Tampere We TammerSh B | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,812 |
| Tampere We TammerSh TaSK 90 | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,713 |
| Tampere We TammerSh | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| 8th Tampere We TammerSh | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darren Reed's chess games?
98 games by Darren Reed, from Oct 2007 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 Reed has played.
What does Darren Reed play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Darren Reed opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darren Reed answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Darren Reed play as White?
As White, Darren Reed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darren Reed play as Black?
As Black, Darren Reed most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Darren Reed's FIDE rating?
Darren Reed is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Darren Reed played?
Our database contains 98 games by Darren Reed, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 34 draws, 45 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darren Reed?
98 games by Darren Reed 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.