Prepare against David A Scott
United Kingdom · World #36,128 classical · FIDE ID 411884
Our database contains 119 games by David A Scott, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David A Scott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David A Scott 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 | 1,953 | 2,156 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 48 | 34 | 37 | 40.3% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David A Scott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David A Scott's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 74.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 53.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
David A Scott's chess games
All 119 games by David A Scott in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Ja Ophoff | 2,257 | chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | D23 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin P Burrows | 2,156 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | E15 |
| Nov 2015 | Brian G Whyte | 2,155 | chT3Sa-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C12 |
| Jan 2024 | Jaimie Wilson | 2,128 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | A04 |
| Mar 2024 | Mike P Waddington | 2,103 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,962 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,097 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David A Scott's chess games?
119 games by David A Scott, from Jul 2011 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 Scott has played.
What does David A Scott play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, David A Scott opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David A Scott answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does David A Scott play as White?
As White, David A Scott's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David A Scott play as Black?
As Black, David A Scott most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is David A Scott's FIDE rating?
David A Scott is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Apr 2019).
How many games has David A Scott played?
Our database contains 119 games by David A Scott, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David A Scott?
119 games by David A Scott 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.