Prepare against Alexandru-Vasile David
IM · Romania · World #3,288 classical · FIDE ID 1223453
Our database contains 931 games by Alexandru-Vasile David, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru-Vasile David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru-Vasile David 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 | 2,326 | 2,439 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,427 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,404 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 931 | 401 | 245 | 285 | 43.1% |
| As White | 458 | 226 | 108 | 124 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 473 | 175 | 137 | 161 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru-Vasile David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru-Vasile David's side.
First moves as White (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 385 | 84.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 49 | 10.7% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — David usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 75.0% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 26 | 12.3% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 6.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 75 | 43.6% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Alexandru-Vasile David's chess games
All 931 games by Alexandru-Vasile David in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 401 wins, 245 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 35/13/13 | 57.4% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 51 | 14/18/19 | 27.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 22/9/11 | 52.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 55 | 26/12/17 | 47.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/13/17 | 31.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Yeltsina Pechen | 2,780 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Oct 2020 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,705 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Oct 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,672 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Feb 2019 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,652 | Titled Tue | D19 |
| Oct 2020 | Aryan Tari | 2,633 | Titled Tue | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 257 | 133 | 2,422 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 77 | 40.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 69 | 41 | 2,291 |
| Bucharest Superbet-B Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,438 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 2,322 |
| Romanian Open | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,464 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,498 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,503 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Constantin Lupulescu (14 games) · Marius Manolache (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru-Vasile David's chess games?
931 games by Alexandru-Vasile David, from Apr 2009 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 Alexandru-Vasile David has played.
What does Alexandru-Vasile David play on the first move as White?
Across 458 games with White in our database, Alexandru-Vasile David opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru-Vasile David answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexandru-Vasile David play as White?
As White, Alexandru-Vasile David's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 57.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 458 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru-Vasile David play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru-Vasile David most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (26 games, 65.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 473 games.
What is Alexandru-Vasile David's FIDE rating?
Alexandru-Vasile David is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (May 2022).
How many games has Alexandru-Vasile David played?
Our database contains 931 games by Alexandru-Vasile David, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 401 wins, 245 draws, 285 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru-Vasile David?
931 games by Alexandru-Vasile David 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.