Prepare against Duncan Walker
United Kingdom · World #48,275 classical · FIDE ID 2461692
Our database contains 113 games by Duncan Walker, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duncan Walker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duncan Walker 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 | 1,900 | 2,016 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,991 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 32 | 35 | 46 | 28.3% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duncan Walker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duncan Walker's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 39.0% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 35.6% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 22.0% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Walker usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Duncan Walker's chess games
All 113 games by Duncan Walker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,320 | 1st Livingston Open | C02 |
| Jun 2008 | Gerald Bonner | 2,225 | 115th ch-SCO | D00 |
| May 2006 | Manuel Perez Carballo | 2,152 | East of Scotland | A10 |
| Jun 2008 | Klaus Nickl | 2,149 | 115th ch-SCO | A15 |
| Sep 2008 | Edwin A Spencer | 2,102 | Grangemouth Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 17 | 8 | 1,996 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Grangemouth Premier | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,724 |
| ch-Scotland | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duncan Walker's chess games?
113 games by Duncan Walker, from Jan 2008 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 Duncan Walker has played.
What does Duncan Walker play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Duncan Walker opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duncan Walker answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Duncan Walker play as White?
As White, Duncan Walker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duncan Walker play as Black?
As Black, Duncan Walker most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Duncan Walker's FIDE rating?
Duncan Walker is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Duncan Walker played?
Our database contains 113 games by Duncan Walker, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duncan Walker?
113 games by Duncan Walker 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.