Prepare against George Calvert
United Kingdom · World #68,529 classical · FIDE ID 343401597
When preparing against George Calvert, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by George Calvert, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George Calvert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Calvert 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 | 1,827 | 1,828 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,745 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 6 | 23 | 40.8% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Calvert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Calvert's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Calvert usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Calvert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Calvert usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
George Calvert's chess games
All 49 games by George Calvert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alexey M. Lapidus | 1,937 | British Rapidplay | B21 |
| Mar 2025 | Ben Graff | 1,800 | British Rapidplay | B24 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Kanishk Walia | 1,790 | ch-BCF U16 Rapid | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Zubin Schweitzer | 1,764 | ch-BCF U16 Rapid | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Luca Puig-Souto | 1,745 | ch-BCF U16 blitz | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| ch-BCF U16 blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,775 |
| ch-BCF U16 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,679 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,335 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Calvert's chess games?
49 games by George Calvert, from Sep 2022 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 George Calvert has played.
What does George Calvert play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, George Calvert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Calvert answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does George Calvert play as White?
As White, George Calvert's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Calvert play as Black?
As Black, George Calvert most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is George Calvert's FIDE rating?
George Calvert is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Apr 2026).
How many games has George Calvert played?
Our database contains 49 games by George Calvert, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Calvert?
49 games by George Calvert 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.