Prepare against David Quinn
United Kingdom · World #45,054 classical · FIDE ID 2401452
Our database contains 97 games by David Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Quinn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Quinn 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 | 1,913 | 2,059 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,013 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,957 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 38.1% |
| As White | 47 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Quinn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Quinn's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
David Quinn's chess games
All 97 games by David Quinn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,215 | 37th Politiken Cup | C84 |
| Jul 2018 | Claudius-Thomas Gottstein | 2,190 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Adam Brzezinski | 2,180 | Lund Lask Open | E94 |
| Jul 2012 | Edwin A Spencer | 2,145 | 119th ch-SCO | C29 |
| Nov 2016 | Patrik 1978 Nilsson | 2,138 | Lund Lask Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 11 | 1,938 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Quinn's chess games?
97 games by David Quinn, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 David Quinn has played.
What does David Quinn play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David Quinn opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Quinn answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Quinn play as White?
As White, David Quinn's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Quinn play as Black?
As Black, David Quinn most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David Quinn's FIDE rating?
David Quinn is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Oct 2005).
How many games has David Quinn played?
Our database contains 97 games by David Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Quinn?
97 games by David Quinn 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.