Prepare against David Boulay
Canada · World #46,335 classical · FIDE ID 2603969
Our database contains 99 games by David Boulay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Boulay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Boulay 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 | 1,908 | 2,083 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 33 | 28 | 38 | 33.3% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Boulay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Boulay's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 83.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Boulay usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Boulay usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Boulay usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Boulay usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Boulay usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Boulay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
David Boulay's chess games
All 99 games by David Boulay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Vladimir Gaspariants | 2,305 | ch-Quebec Prel | B86 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael Schleifer | 2,305 | ch-Montreal Specialiste | B82 |
| Jan 2004 | Vahagn Voskanyan | 2,295 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | E62 |
| Dec 2004 | Martial Larochelle | 2,289 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | B35 |
| Oct 2000 | Eric Wenaas | 2,260 | Beloeil | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Le Bolduc B | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,871 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-Quebec qual 1 | 2001 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Guelph Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,257 |
| ch-Quebec Prel | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,385 |
| Montreal Open | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Boulay's chess games?
99 games by David Boulay, from Apr 2003 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 Boulay has played.
What does David Boulay play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, David Boulay opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Boulay answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does David Boulay play as White?
As White, David Boulay's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Boulay play as Black?
As Black, David Boulay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is David Boulay's FIDE rating?
David Boulay is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2003).
How many games has David Boulay played?
Our database contains 99 games by David Boulay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Boulay?
99 games by David Boulay 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.