Prepare against David Beaumont
CM · Australia · World #61,051 classical · FIDE ID 3201996
When preparing against David Beaumont, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 120 games by David Beaumont, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Beaumont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Beaumont 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 | 1,852 | 2,157 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,061 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 2,070 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 29 | 15 | 76 | 24.2% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 8 | 6 | 44 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Beaumont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Beaumont's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 67.7% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Beaumont usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 15.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 24.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
David Beaumont's chess games
All 120 games by David Beaumont in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Guy West | 2,425 | Australian Masters | B72 |
| Apr 2012 | Chandrasekar Praveen Kumar | 2,343 | 50th Doeberl Cup Premier | D23 |
| Oct 2001 | David J Hacche | 2,218 | Melbourne Rating1 | A42 |
| Apr 2012 | Andrey Bliznyuk | 2,205 | 50th Doeberl Cup | A55 |
| Jan 2002 | Theos Rippis | 2,152 | ch-AUS Reserves | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Victoria | 2013 | 22 | 2 | 1,917 |
| Australian Masters | 1997 | 11 | 1 | 1,955 |
| Melbourne Open | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,021 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| Melbourne Rating1 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,823 |
| Melbourne Rating | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,917 |
| 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| Melbourne CC Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Beaumont's chess games?
120 games by David Beaumont, from Jan 2006 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 Beaumont has played.
What does David Beaumont play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, David Beaumont opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Beaumont answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Beaumont play as White?
As White, David Beaumont's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Beaumont play as Black?
As Black, David Beaumont most often plays: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is David Beaumont's FIDE rating?
David Beaumont is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Oct 2007).
How many games has David Beaumont played?
Our database contains 120 games by David Beaumont, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 76 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Beaumont?
120 games by David Beaumont 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.