Prepare against Donald J Mason
United Kingdom · World #22,558 classical · FIDE ID 405116
Our database contains 606 games by Donald J Mason, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Donald J Mason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Donald J Mason 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 | 2,036 | 2,280 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,219 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,104 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 186 | 254 | 166 | 30.7% |
| As White | 301 | 98 | 134 | 69 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 305 | 88 | 120 | 97 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Donald J Mason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Donald J Mason's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 57.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 96 | 31.9% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 9.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mason usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mason usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mason usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Mason usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mason usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Mason usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 87 | 60.0% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 22.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 14.5% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 74.7% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 13.1% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Donald J Mason's chess games
All 606 games by Donald J Mason in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 186 wins, 254 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/14/3 | 22.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 8/11/9 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 2/11/12 | 8.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Alan B Merry | 2,462 | 19th Telford 4NCL Open A | C77 |
| Aug 2005 | Andrew N Greet | 2,425 | 92nd ch-BCF | D40 |
| Jan 2011 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,410 | chT-BCF1a 1011 (4NCL) | A64 |
| May 2007 | Jonathan Rogers | 2,364 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A92 |
| Nov 2006 | Rawle A Allicock | 2,310 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Easter Open | 2024 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 24 | 14 | 2,091 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 2,096 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| Coventry Open | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donald J Mason's chess games?
606 games by Donald J Mason, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Donald J Mason has played.
What does Donald J Mason play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Donald J Mason opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donald J Mason answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Donald J Mason play as White?
As White, Donald J Mason's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Donald J Mason play as Black?
As Black, Donald J Mason most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 8.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Donald J Mason's FIDE rating?
Donald J Mason is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Donald J Mason played?
Our database contains 606 games by Donald J Mason, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 254 draws, 166 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donald J Mason?
606 games by Donald J Mason 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.