Prepare against David A Tidmarsh
United Kingdom · World #91,897 classical · FIDE ID 413801
When preparing against David A Tidmarsh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 96 games by David A Tidmarsh, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David A Tidmarsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David A Tidmarsh 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 | 1,753 | 2,015 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 15 | 46 | 35 | 15.6% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 4 | 22 | 23 | 8.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David A Tidmarsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David A Tidmarsh's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Tidmarsh usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tidmarsh usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Tidmarsh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
David A Tidmarsh's chess games
All 96 games by David A Tidmarsh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 15 wins, 46 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Arthur Pinkerton | 2,105 | ch-GBR Seniors | C06 |
| Aug 2017 | Patrick C Ribbands | 1,755 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | B12 |
| Aug 2013 | Alan Papier | 1,691 | ch-GBR 100th Seniors U150 | B34 |
| Jul 2003 | James P Watson | 1,672 | ch-GBR Seniors | B48 |
| Aug 2005 | Walter Pearson | 1,619 | ch-GBR Seniors | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR Seniors | 2005 | 28 | 12 | 1,794 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,735 |
| 04 Sunningdale e2e4 U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,551 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| Brighton Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,492 |
| ch-BCF 103rd Seniors 65 U150/1750 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,693 |
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Where can I find David A Tidmarsh's chess games?
96 games by David A Tidmarsh, from Sep 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 Tidmarsh has played.
What does David A Tidmarsh play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David A Tidmarsh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David A Tidmarsh answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David A Tidmarsh play as White?
As White, David A Tidmarsh's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David A Tidmarsh play as Black?
As Black, David A Tidmarsh most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is David A Tidmarsh's FIDE rating?
David A Tidmarsh is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Aug 2012).
How many games has David A Tidmarsh played?
Our database contains 96 games by David A Tidmarsh, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 46 draws, 35 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David A Tidmarsh?
96 games by David A Tidmarsh 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.