Prepare against John Calder
United Kingdom · World #40,272 classical · FIDE ID 2461269
Our database contains 61 games by John Calder, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Calder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Calder 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 | 1,934 | 1,941 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 27 | 2 | 32 | 44.3% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Calder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Calder's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 50.0% | 26.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Calder usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Calder usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Calder usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Calder usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Calder usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Calder usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
John Calder's chess games
All 61 games by John Calder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 27 wins, 2 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Andrew Krasnov | 2,296 | — | C40 |
| Mar 2004 | Eduardo Bombardiere Rosas | 2,235 | — | A51 |
| Mar 2004 | Pavol Danek | 2,225 | — | D58 |
| Mar 2004 | Michael Aigner | 2,160 | — | A80 |
| Mar 2004 | Anne-Marie Maeckelbergh | 2,020 | — | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwick Airport Major | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,780 |
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1,825 |
| Oban Challengers Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,352 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Calder's chess games?
61 games by John Calder, from Oct 2006 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 John Calder has played.
What does John Calder play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, John Calder opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Calder answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does John Calder play as White?
As White, John Calder's most-played openings in our database are: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Calder play as Black?
As Black, John Calder most often plays: Latvian Gambit (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is John Calder's FIDE rating?
John Calder is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Apr 2026).
How many games has John Calder played?
Our database contains 61 games by John Calder, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 2 draws, 32 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Calder?
61 games by John Calder 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.