Prepare against Brian Davis
BMU · World #142,697 classical · FIDE ID 8800910
When preparing against Brian Davis, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 33 games by Brian Davis, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Davis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Davis 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 | 1,613 | 1,653 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,687 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Davis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Davis's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Davis usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Davis usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Davis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Davis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Davis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Brian Davis's chess games
All 33 games by Brian Davis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Rey Casanova | 1,676 | ch-BER | A15 |
| Jan 2018 | Adrian Lodge | 1,555 | Hamilton The President's Shield | C23 |
| Jan 2017 | Daniel Iwaloye | 1,500 | Hamilton The Collie Cup | A34 |
| Dec 2016 | Mel Rabain | 1,430 | Hamilton The Collie Cup | B10 |
| Nov 2016 | Curtis Alban | 1,400 | Hamilton The Collie Cup | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,341 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,484 |
| Hamilton The President's Shield | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| Bermuda Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,038 |
| Hamilton The Collie Cup | 2017 | 3 | 3 | 1,843 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,385 |
| Hamilton Bermuda Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,350 |
| Bermuda Festival | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Davis's chess games?
33 games by Brian Davis, from Aug 2016 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 Brian Davis has played.
What does Brian Davis play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Brian Davis opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Davis answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Brian Davis play as White?
As White, Brian Davis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Davis play as Black?
As Black, Brian Davis most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Brian Davis's FIDE rating?
Brian Davis is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,653 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Brian Davis played?
Our database contains 33 games by Brian Davis, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Davis?
33 games by Brian Davis 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.