Prepare against David Brodsky
GM · United States · World #417 classical · FIDE ID 2073250
Our database contains 1,210 games by David Brodsky, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Brodsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Brodsky 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 | 2,528 | 2,539 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,492 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,492 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,210 | 592 | 273 | 345 | 48.9% |
| As White | 611 | 324 | 129 | 158 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 599 | 268 | 144 | 187 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Brodsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Brodsky's side.
First moves as White (611 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 479 | 78.4% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 103 | 16.9% | 65.5% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Brodsky usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 58.0% | 64.0% |
| e5 | 77 | 27.2% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 7.1% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 17 | 6.0% | 73.5% |
| a6 | 5 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 167 | 85.2% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 11.2% | 52.3% |
| a6 | 7 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
David Brodsky's chess games
All 1,210 games by David Brodsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 592 wins, 273 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 61 | 39/9/13 | 63.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 20/16/15 | 39.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 24/7/15 | 52.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79 | 47/10/22 | 59.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 10/10/16 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 22/4/5 | 71.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Dec 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,777 | World Blitz 2024 | B32 |
| Mar 2024 | Vincent Keymer | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,713 | Titled Tue Late | B46 |
| Jan 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,682 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 545 | 337.5 | 2,416 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,180 |
| Charlotte Open | 2024 | 21 | 15 | 2,503 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,444 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,530 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,403 |
| Texas Collegiate Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Brodsky's chess games?
1,210 games by David Brodsky, from Jun 2013 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 Brodsky has played.
What does David Brodsky play on the first move as White?
Across 611 games with White in our database, David Brodsky opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Brodsky answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Brodsky play as White?
As White, David Brodsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 63.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (46 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 611 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Brodsky play as Black?
As Black, David Brodsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (79 games, 59.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 71.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 599 games.
What is David Brodsky's FIDE rating?
David Brodsky is currently rated 2,528 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,539 (Aug 2025).
How many games has David Brodsky played?
Our database contains 1,210 games by David Brodsky, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 592 wins, 273 draws, 345 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Brodsky?
1,210 games by David Brodsky 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.