Prepare against Dave J Ledger
FM · United Kingdom · World #15,421 classical · FIDE ID 401986
When preparing against Dave J Ledger, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 27.0% over 37 games.
Our database contains 993 games by Dave J Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dave J Ledger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dave J Ledger 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 | 2,101 | 2,306 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,288 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 993 | 407 | 233 | 353 | 41.0% |
| As White | 502 | 221 | 122 | 159 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 491 | 186 | 111 | 194 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dave J Ledger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dave J Ledger's side.
First moves as White (502 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 456 | 90.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 5.6% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ledger usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ledger usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ledger usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ledger usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 209 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 78.6% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 29 | 14.8% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.6% | 23.1% |
Dave J Ledger's chess games
All 993 games by Dave J Ledger 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: 407 wins, 233 draws, 353 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 23/21/20 | 35.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 18/2/13 | 54.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 10/12/15 | 27.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Boris Avrukh | 2,636 | 26th EU-Cup | B67 |
| Dec 2010 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | 86th Hastings Masters Open | C55 |
| Aug 1999 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,515 | 86th ch-BCF | B26 |
| May 2011 | Igors Rausis | 2,496 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open | B12 |
| May 2015 | Yang-Fan Zhou | 2,477 | BCF-chT1c 1415 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 75 | 52.5 | 2,300 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,324 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,342 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,344 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,224 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dave J Ledger's chess games?
993 games by Dave J Ledger, 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 Dave J Ledger has played.
What does Dave J Ledger play on the first move as White?
Across 502 games with White in our database, Dave J Ledger opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dave J Ledger answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dave J Ledger play as White?
As White, Dave J Ledger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 502 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dave J Ledger play as Black?
As Black, Dave J Ledger most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Dave J Ledger's FIDE rating?
Dave J Ledger is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Dave J Ledger played?
Our database contains 993 games by Dave J Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 407 wins, 233 draws, 353 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dave J Ledger?
993 games by Dave J Ledger 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.