Prepare against Darson Beeston
United Kingdom · World #111,442 classical · FIDE ID 1806025
When preparing against Darson Beeston, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Darson Beeston, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darson Beeston's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darson Beeston 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 | 1,697 | 1,843 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,817 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 28.2% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darson Beeston's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darson Beeston's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Beeston usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Beeston usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Beeston usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Beeston usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Beeston usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Beeston usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Darson Beeston's chess games
All 39 games by Darson Beeston in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Adam J Musson | 2,012 | 69th ch-WLS | C58 |
| Apr 2023 | Neil Stuart | 1,746 | Cardiff Welsh Open | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Lucas Zheng | 1,617 | ch-WLS B 68th | B60 |
| Mar 2024 | Zack Wilkins | 1,615 | ch-WLS B 68th | C68 |
| Apr 2023 | Krzysztof Jakubiak | 1,585 | Cardiff Welsh Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 1,313 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,837 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,250 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,359 |
| 69th ch-WLS | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,744 |
| chT-WLS U1850 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darson Beeston's chess games?
39 games by Darson Beeston, from Oct 2023 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 Darson Beeston has played.
What does Darson Beeston play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Darson Beeston opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darson Beeston answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Darson Beeston play as White?
As White, Darson Beeston's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darson Beeston play as Black?
As Black, Darson Beeston most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Darson Beeston's FIDE rating?
Darson Beeston is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Darson Beeston played?
Our database contains 39 games by Darson Beeston, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darson Beeston?
39 games by Darson Beeston 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.