Prepare against Terence Duffield
New Zealand · World #85,272 classical · FIDE ID 4300378
When preparing against Terence Duffield, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 38 games by Terence Duffield, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Terence Duffield's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terence Duffield 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 | 1,773 | 1,800 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,800 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terence Duffield's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terence Duffield's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 23.3% |
| g4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Duffield usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Duffield usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Duffield usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Duffield usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Duffield usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Duffield usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Terence Duffield's chess games
All 38 games by Terence Duffield in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Christopher Benson | 2,069 | ch-South Island | C89 |
| Oct 2012 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,974 | ch-South Island | E77 |
| Jun 2008 | Bruce H Gloistein | 1,879 | Dunedin Queen's Birthday Open | A00 |
| Oct 2012 | Michael Roberts | 1,836 | ch-South Island | E91 |
| Nov 2016 | Brent. Southgate | 1,654 | Dunedin Sutton Trophy | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2020 | 22 | 6 | 1,597 |
| Dunedin Sutton Trophy | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| Dunedin Queen's Birthday Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,706 |
| Otago Queen's Birthday Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,362 |
| Queenstown Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terence Duffield's chess games?
38 games by Terence Duffield, from Jul 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 Terence Duffield has played.
What does Terence Duffield play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Terence Duffield opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.g4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terence Duffield answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Terence Duffield play as White?
As White, Terence Duffield's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grob's Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terence Duffield play as Black?
As Black, Terence Duffield most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Terence Duffield's FIDE rating?
Terence Duffield is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Terence Duffield played?
Our database contains 38 games by Terence Duffield, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terence Duffield?
38 games by Terence Duffield 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.