Prepare against David Barak
Czechia · World #11,985 classical · FIDE ID 387347
Our database contains 188 games by David Barak, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Barak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Barak 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 | 2,141 | 2,179 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,993 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 67 | 58 | 63 | 35.6% |
| As White | 98 | 39 | 28 | 31 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Barak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Barak's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 91.8% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Barak usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Barak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Barak usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Barak usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Barak usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Barak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 57.4% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 19 | 40.4% | 60.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 81.3% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
David Barak's chess games
All 188 games by David Barak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 67 wins, 58 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Tomas Ludvik | 2,305 | chT-CZE 1920 | D46 |
| Nov 2022 | Jan Hudecek | 2,247 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | A57 |
| Nov 2021 | Anatoly Moskvin | 2,201 | 10th Brno Open | D08 |
| Aug 2019 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,194 | ch-EU U16 | D59 |
| Dec 2021 | Jakub Uricar | 2,164 | chT2E-CZE 2122 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,078 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,702 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| ch-CZE rapid U20 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,580 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 10th Brno Open | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Barak's chess games?
188 games by David Barak, from Oct 2014 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 Barak has played.
What does David Barak play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, David Barak opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Barak answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does David Barak play as White?
As White, David Barak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Barak play as Black?
As Black, David Barak most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is David Barak's FIDE rating?
David Barak is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2022).
How many games has David Barak played?
Our database contains 188 games by David Barak, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 58 draws, 63 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Barak?
188 games by David Barak 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.