Prepare against Chris Davison
United Kingdom · World #26,885 classical · FIDE ID 407801
When preparing against Chris Davison, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 180 games by Chris Davison, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chris Davison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris Davison 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 | 2,005 | 2,074 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,085 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,039 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 73 | 50 | 56 | 40.6% |
| As White | 90 | 41 | 22 | 26 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Davison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Davison's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 64.4% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.9% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Davison usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Davison usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Davison usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Davison usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Davison usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Davison usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 69.2% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Chris Davison's chess games
All 180 games by Chris Davison in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 73 wins, 50 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/0 | 57.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Graham J Moore | 2,201 | chT2b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B07 |
| Aug 2015 | Ioana Gelip | 2,155 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | A08 |
| Feb 2020 | Martin P Burrows | 2,153 | chT-BCF 3Sa 1920 (4NCL) | B92 |
| Jul 2011 | Clive L Waters | 2,110 | 98th ch-GBR Major | C88 |
| Jan 2017 | Stephen J Piper | 2,074 | chT3Sa-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,068 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,580 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,834 |
| chT-BCF 3Sa 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Davison's chess games?
180 games by Chris Davison, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Chris Davison has played.
What does Chris Davison play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Chris Davison opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Davison answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Chris Davison play as White?
As White, Chris Davison's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Davison play as Black?
As Black, Chris Davison most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Chris Davison's FIDE rating?
Chris Davison is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Chris Davison played?
Our database contains 180 games by Chris Davison, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 50 draws, 56 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Davison?
180 games by Chris Davison 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.