Prepare against Duncan A F Campbell
United Kingdom · World #73,305 classical · FIDE ID 2402211
When preparing against Duncan A F Campbell, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%).
Our database contains 74 games by Duncan A F Campbell, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duncan A F Campbell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duncan A F Campbell 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 | 1,810 | 2,001 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 26 | 16 | 32 | 35.1% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duncan A F Campbell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duncan A F Campbell's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Campbell usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Campbell usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Campbell usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Duncan A F Campbell's chess games
All 74 games by Duncan A F Campbell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Shanel | 2,212 | Dundee & Angus Open | B26 |
| Jan 2012 | David John Findlay | 2,175 | Dundee & Angus Open | C33 |
| Oct 2011 | George Neave | 2,126 | Dundee & Angus Open | B25 |
| Jan 2007 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,061 | Dundee & Angus Open | A40 |
| Mar 2002 | Gordon Rattray | 2,055 | Glenrothes Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2015 | 31 | 14.5 | 1,988 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Perth Congress | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,049 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 1,828 |
| Perth Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,910 |
| Perth Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duncan A F Campbell's chess games?
74 games by Duncan A F Campbell, from Oct 2015 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 Duncan A F Campbell has played.
What does Duncan A F Campbell play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Duncan A F Campbell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duncan A F Campbell answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games).
What openings does Duncan A F Campbell play as White?
As White, Duncan A F Campbell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duncan A F Campbell play as Black?
As Black, Duncan A F Campbell most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Duncan A F Campbell's FIDE rating?
Duncan A F Campbell is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Duncan A F Campbell played?
Our database contains 74 games by Duncan A F Campbell, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duncan A F Campbell?
74 games by Duncan A F Campbell 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.