Prepare against Bogdan-Emanuel David
CM · Romania · World #10,685 classical · FIDE ID 1229907
When preparing against Bogdan-Emanuel David, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 38.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Bogdan-Emanuel David, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan-Emanuel David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan-Emanuel 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 | 2,160 | 2,206 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 140 | 60 | 114 | 44.6% |
| As White | 152 | 74 | 24 | 54 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 66 | 36 | 60 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan-Emanuel David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan-Emanuel David's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 97.4% | 57.1% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — David usually continues Qe2 (60.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — David usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — David usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — David usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 50.6% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 27 | 34.2% | 55.6% |
| a6 | 5 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| b5 | 6 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Bogdan-Emanuel David's chess games
All 314 games by Bogdan-Emanuel David in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Nov 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: 140 wins, 60 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Alberto Barp | 2,436 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Simon Lamaze | 2,371 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Fausto Castella Garcia | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Tigran Nazaretyan | 2,316 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 43 | 21 | 2,218 |
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 22 | 8 | 1,848 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,003 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,814 |
| ch-World School U07 6th | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,411 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,043 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan-Emanuel David's chess games?
314 games by Bogdan-Emanuel David, from May 2011 to Nov 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 Bogdan-Emanuel David has played.
What does Bogdan-Emanuel David play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Bogdan-Emanuel David opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan-Emanuel David answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Bogdan-Emanuel David play as White?
As White, Bogdan-Emanuel David's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan-Emanuel David play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan-Emanuel David most often plays: Pirc Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Bogdan-Emanuel David's FIDE rating?
Bogdan-Emanuel David is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Bogdan-Emanuel David played?
Our database contains 314 games by Bogdan-Emanuel David, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 60 draws, 114 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan-Emanuel David?
314 games by Bogdan-Emanuel 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.