Prepare against David Bray
United Kingdom · World #32,486 classical · FIDE ID 466115
Our database contains 88 games by David Bray, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Bray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Bray 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 | 1,971 | 2,121 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 29.5% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Bray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Bray's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 40.5% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 31.0% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bray usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Bray usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Bray usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bray usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Bray usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bray usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
David Bray's chess games
All 88 games by David Bray in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Aug 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: 26 wins, 33 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Philip M Giulian | 2,179 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C16 |
| Nov 2019 | Jens Kolbak | 2,166 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | E08 |
| Apr 2019 | Herman Van de Wynkele | 2,129 | WchT Seniors 65 | C01 |
| Nov 2018 | Ricardo Ciuro Munoz | 2,014 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C00 |
| May 2022 | Norman A Hutchinson | 1,979 | ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 20 | 11 | 1,915 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,977 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,061 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Bray's chess games?
88 games by David Bray, from Jan 2019 to Aug 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 Bray has played.
What does David Bray play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, David Bray opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Bray answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Bray play as White?
As White, David Bray's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Bray play as Black?
As Black, David Bray most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is David Bray's FIDE rating?
David Bray is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2019).
How many games has David Bray played?
Our database contains 88 games by David Bray, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 33 draws, 29 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Bray?
88 games by David Bray 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.