Prepare against David C Perrett
United Kingdom · World #45,331 classical · FIDE ID 1800582
Our database contains 190 games by David C Perrett, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David C Perrett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David C Perrett 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 | 1,912 | 1,977 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 32.1% |
| As White | 94 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David C Perrett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David C Perrett's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 90.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.4% | 21.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Perrett usually continues Bg5 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Perrett usually continues Bg5 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Perrett usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Perrett usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Perrett usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Perrett usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 96.1% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 74.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
David C Perrett's chess games
All 190 games by David C Perrett in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 61 wins, 63 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 13/7/17 | 35.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A34 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 49 | 13/20/16 | 26.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Ralf Gruettner | 2,102 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A45 |
| May 2017 | David J Ireland | 2,027 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | D00 |
| May 2007 | Antony J Wright | 2,020 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | A85 |
| May 2013 | Steven J Burke | 2,006 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | D01 |
| Jan 2015 | Robert P Taylor | 1,990 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,069 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,883 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,950 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 0 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David C Perrett's chess games?
190 games by David C Perrett, from Oct 2008 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 C Perrett has played.
What does David C Perrett play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, David C Perrett opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David C Perrett answers 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does David C Perrett play as White?
As White, David C Perrett's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David C Perrett play as Black?
As Black, David C Perrett most often plays: Alekhine Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is David C Perrett's FIDE rating?
David C Perrett is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Aug 2013).
How many games has David C Perrett played?
Our database contains 190 games by David C Perrett, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 63 draws, 66 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David C Perrett?
190 games by David C Perrett 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.