Prepare against Barry A H David
United Kingdom · World #102,321 classical · FIDE ID 413933
When preparing against Barry A H David, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 42 games by Barry A H David, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Barry A H David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barry A H 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 | 1,723 | 1,795 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,786 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,639 | 1,773 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23.8% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 386 rated games against 315 different opponents, across 72 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 144 | 37 | 48 | 59 | 25.7% | 1,827 | 1,725 | 14 |
| Rapid | 94 | 21 | 20 | 53 | 22.3% | 1,580 | 1,415 | 3 |
| Blitz | 148 | 48 | 8 | 92 | 32.4% | 1,720 | 1,517 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 121 | 8 | 25 | 88 | 6.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 80 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 41.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 1,763 | 1,570 |
| 2025 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1,875 | 1,638 |
| 2024 | 40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 1,735 | 1,698 |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1,596 | 1,463 |
| 2022 | 41 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 1,800 | 1,618 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,920 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1,762 | 1,529 |
| 2018 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 1,642 | 1,573 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 1,647 | 1,499 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,892 | 1,892 |
| 2014 | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 1,957 | 1,691 |
| 2013 | 86 | 30 | 12 | 44 | 1,226 | 1,066 |
| 2012 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 1,949 | 1,709 |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,019 | 2,019 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
Where Barry A H David has played
England (53) · Spain (5) · Croatia (4) · Serbia (2) · Azerbaijan (1) · Bulgaria (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Lithuania (1) · Netherlands (1) · Poland (1) · Switzerland (1) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barry A H David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barry A H David's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — David usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Barry A H David's chess games
All 42 games by Barry A H David in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Lir Muratov | 2,152 | St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | B44 |
| Aug 2012 | Neil Graham | 1,830 | Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | C42 |
| Jul 2022 | George Lekoudis | 1,775 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C00 |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Rowan | 1,728 | High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | Aditi Agarwal | 1,610 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,780 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,621 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,752 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 09 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barry A H David's chess games?
42 games by Barry A H David, from May 2013 to Oct 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 Barry A H David has played.
What does Barry A H David play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Barry A H David opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barry A H David answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Barry A H David play as White?
As White, Barry A H David's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barry A H David play as Black?
As Black, Barry A H David most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Barry A H David's FIDE rating?
Barry A H David is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,639 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Barry A H David played?
Our database contains 42 games by Barry A H David, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barry A H David?
42 games by Barry A H 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.