Prepare against Duncan W Reed
United Kingdom · World #100,197 classical · FIDE ID 343455204
When preparing against Duncan W Reed, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Duncan W Reed, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duncan W Reed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duncan W Reed 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 | 1,729 | 1,769 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duncan W Reed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duncan W Reed's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e6 (46% of these games) — Reed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Reed usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Reed usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Reed usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Duncan W Reed's chess games
All 30 games by Duncan W Reed in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Andrew N Salmon | 2,042 | Southend Open | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Jacob Liu | 1,794 | Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | C07 |
| Aug 2024 | Lance G Carter | 1,728 | Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | C04 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Horwood | 1,538 | Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | B21 |
| Mar 2002 | Ljubica Lazarevic | 1,488 | Southend Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2002 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,907 |
| Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,787 |
| British CF-55 U18 | 1968 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,453 |
| British CF-56 U21 | 1969 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duncan W Reed's chess games?
30 games by Duncan W Reed, from Sep 2024 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 W Reed has played.
What does Duncan W Reed play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Duncan W Reed opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.e3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duncan W Reed answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Duncan W Reed play as White?
As White, Duncan W Reed's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duncan W Reed play as Black?
As Black, Duncan W Reed most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Duncan W Reed's FIDE rating?
Duncan W Reed is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Duncan W Reed played?
Our database contains 30 games by Duncan W Reed, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duncan W Reed?
30 games by Duncan W Reed 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.