Prepare against Don Dacres
CM · BMU · World #62,760 classical · FIDE ID 8800820
When preparing against Don Dacres, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 97 games by Don Dacres, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Don Dacres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Don Dacres 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 | 1,846 | 1,865 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,875 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 41 | 11 | 45 | 42.3% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 6 | 24 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Don Dacres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Don Dacres's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 38.8% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 38.8% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Dacres usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dacres usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Dacres usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dacres usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dacres usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dacres usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Don Dacres's chess games
All 97 games by Don Dacres in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 41 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Moses Mufandaedza | 1,966 | Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | D06 |
| Sep 2026 | Kassim Islam Sh.Nour | 1,943 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A05 |
| Sep 2024 | Henrik Fabri | 1,936 | Olympiad-45 | D12 |
| Sep 2026 | Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo | 1,913 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A11 |
| May 2018 | Serguei Gontcharov | 1,882 | ch-BER | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,863 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,626 |
| Hamilton Bermuda Cup | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,797 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,862 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,625 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Don Dacres's chess games?
97 games by Don Dacres, from Aug 2016 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 Don Dacres has played.
What does Don Dacres play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Don Dacres opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Don Dacres answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Don Dacres play as White?
As White, Don Dacres's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Don Dacres play as Black?
As Black, Don Dacres most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Don Dacres's FIDE rating?
Don Dacres is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Don Dacres played?
Our database contains 97 games by Don Dacres, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Don Dacres?
97 games by Don Dacres 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.