Prepare against Patrick C M Duncan
United Kingdom · World #20,347 classical · FIDE ID 405787
When preparing against Patrick C M Duncan, expect 1.b3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 50.7% over 69 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Patrick C M Duncan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick C M Duncan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick C M Duncan 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 | 2,054 | 2,125 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,088 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,102 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 61 | 51 | 51 | 37.4% |
| As White | 82 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick C M Duncan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick C M Duncan's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 70 | 85.4% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 85% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Bb2 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Duncan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Patrick C M Duncan's chess games
All 163 games by Patrick C M Duncan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 51 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 69 | 35/21/13 | 50.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Erik Ronka | 2,117 | Hampstead Open U2200 06 | E42 |
| Aug 2013 | Michael W Healey | 2,108 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert 6th | A01 |
| Nov 2023 | Jan Murawski | 2,084 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E20 |
| Aug 2026 | Ben Ogunshola | 2,081 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Ben M Hirsch | 2,065 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,872 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,030 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert 6th | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,343 |
| Krakow Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick C M Duncan's chess games?
163 games by Patrick C M Duncan, from Apr 2003 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 Patrick C M Duncan has played.
What does Patrick C M Duncan play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Patrick C M Duncan opens with 1.b3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick C M Duncan answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Patrick C M Duncan play as White?
As White, Patrick C M Duncan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (69 games, 50.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick C M Duncan play as Black?
As Black, Patrick C M Duncan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Patrick C M Duncan's FIDE rating?
Patrick C M Duncan is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Patrick C M Duncan played?
Our database contains 163 games by Patrick C M Duncan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 51 draws, 51 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick C M Duncan?
163 games by Patrick C M Duncan 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.