Prepare against Alex Davies
FM · Canada · World #31,781 classical · FIDE ID 2603284
Our database contains 93 games by Alex Davies, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Davies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Davies 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 | 2,147 | 2,196 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 43 | 14 | 36 | 46.2% |
| As White | 47 | 24 | 9 | 14 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 5 | 22 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Davies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Davies's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Davies usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Davies usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Alex Davies's chess games
All 93 games by Alex Davies in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Michael Barron | 2,377 | Ontario Open | C54 |
| Nov 2001 | Armando Valdizon | 2,337 | Ottawa | B01 |
| Apr 1999 | John C. Yoos | 2,291 | ch-British Columbia | B71 |
| Oct 2001 | Miladin Djerkovic | 2,262 | Ottawa | C91 |
| Mar 2005 | Raja Panjwani | 2,242 | Ontario Closed | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Columbia | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,323 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Ottawa | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Ontario Closed | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,344 |
| Mike's March Madness | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,229 |
| November RA Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Davies's chess games?
93 games by Alex Davies, from Apr 2003 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 Alex Davies has played.
What does Alex Davies play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alex Davies opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Davies answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alex Davies play as White?
As White, Alex Davies's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Davies play as Black?
As Black, Alex Davies most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Alex Davies's FIDE rating?
Alex Davies is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Alex Davies played?
Our database contains 93 games by Alex Davies, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 36 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Davies?
93 games by Alex Davies 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.