Prepare against David Bragg
FM · United States · World #32,029 classical · FIDE ID 2013959
Our database contains 130 games by David Bragg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Bragg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Bragg 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 | 1,974 | 2,290 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 43 | 30 | 57 | 33.1% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 12 | 28 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Bragg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Bragg's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 43.8% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 26 | 40.6% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.8% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bragg usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bragg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bragg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bragg usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bragg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bragg usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 60.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
David Bragg's chess games
All 130 games by David Bragg 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: 43 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Costin-Valeriu Cozianu | 2,446 | ch-Washington State | C21 |
| Jan 2017 | Oliver Schulte | 2,422 | British Columbia-Washington Match A | B11 |
| Jul 2012 | John C. Yoos | 2,343 | 49th ch-CAN Open | B12 |
| Jul 2012 | Loren Brigham Laceste | 2,297 | 49th ch-CAN Open | D11 |
| Feb 2011 | Joshua Sinanan | 2,276 | ch-Washington State | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State | 2015 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2016 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,113 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,162 |
| Redmond | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,989 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Kirkland PNWCC Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,131 |
| 2nd Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,324 |
| British Columbia-Washington Match A | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Bragg's chess games?
130 games by David Bragg, 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 Bragg has played.
What does David Bragg play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, David Bragg opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Bragg answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...b6 (19% of games).
What openings does David Bragg play as White?
As White, David Bragg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Bragg play as Black?
As Black, David Bragg most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is David Bragg's FIDE rating?
David Bragg is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2005).
How many games has David Bragg played?
Our database contains 130 games by David Bragg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Bragg?
130 games by David Bragg 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.