Prepare against David A Cordner
United Kingdom · World #39,022 classical · FIDE ID 447048
Our database contains 66 games by David A Cordner, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David A Cordner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David A Cordner 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 | 1,939 | 1,991 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 30.3% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David A Cordner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David A Cordner's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 63.6% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Cordner usually continues Bg5 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Cordner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cordner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cordner usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cordner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cordner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
David A Cordner's chess games
All 66 games by David A Cordner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | John Francis Wheeler | 2,128 | Hampshire Open | D03 |
| Nov 2016 | Paul D Helbig | 2,100 | 50th Torquay Open | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Tim Kett | 2,097 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Feb 2006 | Martin J Cutmore | 2,026 | Portsmouth Open | A45 |
| Nov 2015 | John KF Stephens | 1,983 | 49th Torquay Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Open | 2006 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Hampshire Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Yeovil Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 49th Torquay Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,945 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 50th Torquay Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,947 |
| East Devon Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,992 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David A Cordner's chess games?
66 games by David A Cordner, from Sep 2015 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 A Cordner has played.
What does David A Cordner play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, David A Cordner opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David A Cordner answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David A Cordner play as White?
As White, David A Cordner's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David A Cordner play as Black?
As Black, David A Cordner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is David A Cordner's FIDE rating?
David A Cordner is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Feb 2019).
How many games has David A Cordner played?
Our database contains 66 games by David A Cordner, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David A Cordner?
66 games by David A Cordner 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.