Prepare against Cristian David
Romania · World #61,071 classical · FIDE ID 1234161
When preparing against Cristian David, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 56 games by Cristian David, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Cristian David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian 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 | 1,852 | 1,926 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,955 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,951 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian David's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 78.6% | 56.8% |
| c3 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — David usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — David usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Cristian David's chess games
All 56 games by Cristian David in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Radu-Cristian Toma | 2,179 | ch-ROM Blitz | A05 |
| Mar 2022 | Marian Zaim | 1,953 | ch-ROM Blitz | A04 |
| Mar 2018 | Roland Csurka | 1,851 | ch-ROM U18 | D11 |
| Mar 2018 | Adrian Mortu | 1,787 | ch-ROM U18 | D32 |
| Apr 2019 | Erik Schneider | 1,767 | ch-ROM U18 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 1,779 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,911 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,423 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-ROM U20 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,831 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,085 |
| 27th Eforie Nord Seacoast Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,109 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian David's chess games?
56 games by Cristian David, from Jun 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 Cristian David has played.
What does Cristian David play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Cristian David opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian David answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Cristian David play as White?
As White, Cristian David's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian David play as Black?
As Black, Cristian David most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Cristian David's FIDE rating?
Cristian David is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Cristian David played?
Our database contains 56 games by Cristian David, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian David?
56 games by Cristian 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.