Prepare against Darryl Allen
VIR · World #86,465 classical · FIDE ID 6800785
When preparing against Darryl Allen, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 53 games by Darryl Allen, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Darryl Allen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darryl Allen 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 | 1,769 | 1,811 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,794 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 17.0% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darryl Allen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darryl Allen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 73.1% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Allen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Allen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Allen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Allen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Allen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Allen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Darryl Allen's chess games
All 53 games by Darryl Allen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | ABDOUL-KARIM SEYDOU MAHAMADOU | 1,761 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Goru Arvind | 1,752 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C00 |
| Sep 2024 | Souley Moussa Yacouba | 1,645 | Olympiad-45 | C15 |
| Jul 2026 | Khalel Davy | 1,600 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Deshawn Foster | 1,547 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darryl Allen's chess games?
53 games by Darryl Allen, from Oct 2024 to Sep 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 Darryl Allen has played.
What does Darryl Allen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Darryl Allen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darryl Allen answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Darryl Allen play as White?
As White, Darryl Allen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darryl Allen play as Black?
As Black, Darryl Allen most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Darryl Allen's FIDE rating?
Darryl Allen is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Darryl Allen played?
Our database contains 53 games by Darryl Allen, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darryl Allen?
53 games by Darryl Allen 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.