Prepare against Derek Alan Sheppard
United Kingdom · World #78,207 classical · FIDE ID 425974
When preparing against Derek Alan Sheppard, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 89 games by Derek Alan Sheppard, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Derek Alan Sheppard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Alan Sheppard 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 | 1,795 | 1,831 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 4 | 33 | 52 | 4.5% |
| As White | 45 | 3 | 20 | 22 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 1 | 13 | 30 | 2.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Alan Sheppard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Alan Sheppard's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 68.9% | 25.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 25.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 52.0% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Derek Alan Sheppard's chess games
All 89 games by Derek Alan Sheppard in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 4 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,094 | Hull 4NCL Open | A34 |
| Sep 2016 | Chris Doran | 1,981 | 10th Wakefield 4NCL Open | A48 |
| Jul 2024 | Roger D De Coverly | 1,902 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | C01 |
| Aug 2024 | David A Tidmarsh | 1,839 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,586 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,869 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,501 |
| 12th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
| 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,644 |
| South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,594 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Alan Sheppard's chess games?
89 games by Derek Alan Sheppard, from Dec 2013 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 Derek Alan Sheppard has played.
What does Derek Alan Sheppard play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Derek Alan Sheppard opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Alan Sheppard answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Derek Alan Sheppard play as White?
As White, Derek Alan Sheppard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Alan Sheppard play as Black?
As Black, Derek Alan Sheppard most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Derek Alan Sheppard's FIDE rating?
Derek Alan Sheppard is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Derek Alan Sheppard played?
Our database contains 89 games by Derek Alan Sheppard, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses (4.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Alan Sheppard?
89 games by Derek Alan Sheppard 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.