Prepare against Louis Buckland
United Kingdom · World #60,287 classical · FIDE ID 343412025
Our database contains 73 games by Louis Buckland, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Louis Buckland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louis Buckland 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 | 1,855 | 1,961 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,905 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 37 | 12 | 24 | 50.7% |
| As White | 36 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louis Buckland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louis Buckland's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Buckland usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Buckland usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …b5 (3% of these games) — Buckland usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Buckland usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Louis Buckland's chess games
All 73 games by Louis Buckland in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 37 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Freeland,Alex | 2,100 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A64 |
| Aug 2026 | Kendall,Arthur | 2,078 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | E06 |
| Feb 2025 | Jainill Vadalia | 1,998 | Wightlink Int Masters | E06 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexandros N Ethelontis | 1,983 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Sullivan | 1,949 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,001 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-ENG U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,713 |
| Hastings Weekend Open B | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louis Buckland's chess games?
73 games by Louis Buckland, from Dec 2022 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 Louis Buckland has played.
What does Louis Buckland play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Louis Buckland opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louis Buckland answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Louis Buckland play as White?
As White, Louis Buckland's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louis Buckland play as Black?
As Black, Louis Buckland most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Louis Buckland's FIDE rating?
Louis Buckland is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Louis Buckland played?
Our database contains 73 games by Louis Buckland, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louis Buckland?
73 games by Louis Buckland 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.