Prepare against David A Fowler
United Kingdom · World #101,164 classical · FIDE ID 2413582
When preparing against David A Fowler, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (72%).
Our database contains 69 games by David A Fowler, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David A Fowler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David A Fowler 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 | 1,726 | 1,726 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,699 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 31 | 6 | 32 | 44.9% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David A Fowler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David A Fowler's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Fowler usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 52.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
David A Fowler's chess games
All 69 games by David A Fowler in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - Jul 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: 31 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Sanjit Baber | 1,480 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | E61 |
| Apr 2022 | John E McKeon | 1,459 | 15th 4NCL Online Open | A40 |
| Apr 2022 | Gary Slegg | 1,430 | 15th 4NCL Online Open | B06 |
| Nov 2020 | Jan Hotarek | 1,404 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | C42 |
| Apr 2020 | Amrissa Kaur Johal | 1,382 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,379 |
| 3rd 4NCL Autumn Online Open U1400 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,249 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,352 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 8th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,213 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Minor | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,004 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1400 Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,121 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,096 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online U1400 Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David A Fowler's chess games?
69 games by David A Fowler, from Dec 2025 to Jul 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 Fowler has played.
What does David A Fowler play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, David A Fowler opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David A Fowler answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games).
What openings does David A Fowler play as White?
As White, David A Fowler's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David A Fowler play as Black?
As Black, David A Fowler most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David A Fowler's FIDE rating?
David A Fowler is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David A Fowler played?
Our database contains 69 games by David A Fowler, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David A Fowler?
69 games by David A Fowler 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.