Prepare against David Chesney
Australia · World #100,833 classical · FIDE ID 3246213
When preparing against David Chesney, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by David Chesney, covering May 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Chesney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Chesney 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 | 1,727 | 1,732 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,664 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,618 | 1,686 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Chesney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Chesney's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Chesney usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Chesney usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nc6 (12% of these games) — Chesney usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
David Chesney's chess games
All 31 games by David Chesney in the Chess.ceo database (May 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Matthew Perkovic | 1,639 | ch-AUS U18 | D93 |
| Jun 2008 | Daniel Watters | 1,340 | Adelaide Interclub B | D90 |
| May 2008 | John Thon Mading | 1,183 | Adelaide Interclub B | D02 |
| Jul 2004 | James Griggs | 708 | Adelaide University Open | C02 |
| May 2008 | Hugh Perks | 534 | Adelaide Interclub B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 1,464 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,226 |
| Adelaide Interclub B | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Chesney's chess games?
31 games by David Chesney, from May 2020 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 Chesney has played.
What does David Chesney play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Chesney opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Chesney answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Chesney play as White?
As White, David Chesney's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Chesney play as Black?
As Black, David Chesney most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is David Chesney's FIDE rating?
David Chesney is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid and 1,618 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Mar 2025).
How many games has David Chesney played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Chesney, covering May 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Chesney?
31 games by David Chesney 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.