Prepare against David Burnier
FM · CHE · World #8,676 classical · FIDE ID 1307940
When preparing against David Burnier, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 281 games by David Burnier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Burnier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Burnier 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 | 2,192 | 2,377 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,256 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 112 | 74 | 95 | 39.9% |
| As White | 148 | 63 | 40 | 45 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 49 | 34 | 50 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Burnier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Burnier's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 83.1% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 11.5% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Burnier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Burnier usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Burnier usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Burnier usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Burnier usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Burnier usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 98.0% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
David Burnier's chess games
All 281 games by David Burnier 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: 112 wins, 74 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,532 | chT1-FRA 0910 | C59 |
| Jan 2004 | Slavko Cicak | 2,528 | 06th Basel Hilton Open | B08 |
| Jul 2005 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,523 | Martigny Open | A48 |
| Sep 2005 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,481 | Lausanne | D45 |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,453 | Lausanne | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2009 | 27 | 13 | 2,283 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 23 | 11 | 2,234 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,247 |
| Geneve Open | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| 28th Liechtenstein Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
| 29th Liechtenstein Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Lausanne | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,502 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Burnier's chess games?
281 games by David Burnier, 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 Burnier has played.
What does David Burnier play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, David Burnier opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Burnier answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does David Burnier play as White?
As White, David Burnier's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Burnier play as Black?
As Black, David Burnier most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is David Burnier's FIDE rating?
David Burnier is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jan 2006).
How many games has David Burnier played?
Our database contains 281 games by David Burnier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 74 draws, 95 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Burnier?
281 games by David Burnier 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.