Prepare against David Henry Maycock Bates
FM · Mexico · World #4,730 classical · FIDE ID 5142547
Our database contains 183 games by David Henry Maycock Bates, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Henry Maycock Bates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Henry Maycock 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 | 2,281 | 2,311 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,149 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 92 | 17 | 74 | 50.3% |
| As White | 96 | 53 | 10 | 33 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 39 | 7 | 41 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Henry Maycock Bates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Henry Maycock Bates's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 86.5% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.5% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bates usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bates usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 52.3% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 26.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
David Henry Maycock Bates's chess games
All 183 games by David Henry Maycock Bates in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 92 wins, 17 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | David W L Howell | 2,675 | Titled Tue Late | C27 |
| May 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| May 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Nov 2025 | R Pert | 2,409 | 4NCL 2025-26 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 78 | 42 | 2,283 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,509 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,339 |
| London Mindsports IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| IV Kingston Inv | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| 2nd Kingston-A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Kingston 1st | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Henry Maycock Bates's chess games?
183 games by David Henry Maycock Bates, from Jan 2018 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 David Henry Maycock Bates has played.
What does David Henry Maycock Bates play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, David Henry Maycock Bates opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Henry Maycock Bates answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does David Henry Maycock Bates play as White?
As White, David Henry Maycock Bates's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Henry Maycock Bates play as Black?
As Black, David Henry Maycock Bates most often plays: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is David Henry Maycock Bates's FIDE rating?
David Henry Maycock Bates is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jan 2026).
How many games has David Henry Maycock Bates played?
Our database contains 183 games by David Henry Maycock Bates, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 17 draws, 74 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Henry Maycock Bates?
183 games by David Henry Maycock 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.