Prepare against David Chin
France · World #97,768 classical · FIDE ID 640786
When preparing against David Chin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 39 games by David Chin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Chin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Chin 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 | 1,736 | 1,919 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,915 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,798 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 46.2% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Chin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Chin's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Chin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Chin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Chin usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
David Chin's chess games
All 39 games by David Chin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1993 | Bruce R Anderson | 2,230 | 10th chT-Asia fin | B77 |
| Jan 2004 | Thanh Nguyen Hung Duy | 2,048 | Orleans Open | B06 |
| Aug 2005 | Mathias Deleva | 1,990 | ch-FRA Open B | C01 |
| Jan 2005 | Cherif Zermiche | 1,971 | ch-FRA Open B | B28 |
| Jan 2005 | Philippe Dussert | 1,870 | Chartres Orleans Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Asia | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,411 |
| ch-AUS U12 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 930 |
| 10th chT-Asia fin | 1993 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,390 |
| 9th chT-Asia fin | 1991 | 5 | 1 | 2,120 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,971 |
| 18th Avoine Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Chartres Orleans Cup | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Chin's chess games?
39 games by David Chin, from Jul 2004 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 Chin has played.
What does David Chin play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Chin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Chin answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does David Chin play as White?
As White, David Chin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Chin play as Black?
As Black, David Chin most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is David Chin's FIDE rating?
David Chin is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Apr 2016).
How many games has David Chin played?
Our database contains 39 games by David Chin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Chin?
39 games by David Chin 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.