Calvin John Klaasen vs Daniel Barrish
FM Calvin John Klaasen (2177) · FM Daniel Barrish (2245)
Calvin John Klaasen and Daniel Barrish have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Klaasen leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Klaasen | Draws | Barrish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klaasen with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Barrish with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Klaasen | Draws | Barrish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Klaasen | Draws | Barrish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open |
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Barrish | Calvin John Klaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RSA |
| Jun 2023 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Cape Town CKC |
| Jan 2023 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 0-1 | Catalan | Cape Town IM |
| May 2022 | Daniel Barrish | Calvin John Klaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RSA |
| Dec 2019 | Daniel Barrish | Calvin John Klaasen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RSA |
| Apr 2019 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Pretoria Capablanca Memorial |
| Dec 2017 | Daniel Barrish | Calvin John Klaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-RSA |
| Apr 2017 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Johannesburg PSS IM |
| Nov 2016 | Calvin John Klaasen | Daniel Barrish | 1-0 | Sicilian | Cape Town Chess Lounge |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Barrish | Calvin John Klaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Manyanani |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Calvin John Klaasen and Daniel Barrish?
In 11 recorded games, Calvin John Klaasen has 2 wins, Daniel Barrish has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Calvin John Klaasen and Daniel Barrish played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Calvin John Klaasen and Daniel Barrish play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.