Prepare against Devan Patel
United Kingdom · World #39,784 classical · FIDE ID 447889
Our database contains 120 games by Devan Patel, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Devan Patel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devan Patel 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 | 1,936 | 1,953 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,894 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,951 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 50 | 33 | 37 | 41.7% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devan Patel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devan Patel's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 94.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Patel usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Patel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Patel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 61.5% | 71.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
Devan Patel's chess games
All 120 games by Devan Patel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Mohammed Aayan Ismail | 2,042 | chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | D00 |
| Dec 2019 | Garry Forbes | 2,016 | London Chess Classic Blitz D | B06 |
| Jun 2020 | Connor Clarke | 2,005 | chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B13 |
| Nov 2019 | David J Ireland | 1,988 | London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | D23 |
| Aug 2019 | Robert A Akeya Price | 1,988 | Gibraltar U16 Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 1,925 |
| London Chess Classic Blitz D | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,470 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-GBR U16 106th | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 41st Hampstead U1900 Open | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devan Patel's chess games?
120 games by Devan Patel, from Oct 2015 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 Devan Patel has played.
What does Devan Patel play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Devan Patel opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devan Patel answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...Nc6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Devan Patel play as White?
As White, Devan Patel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devan Patel play as Black?
As Black, Devan Patel most often plays: London System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Devan Patel's FIDE rating?
Devan Patel is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Devan Patel played?
Our database contains 120 games by Devan Patel, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devan Patel?
120 games by Devan Patel 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.