Prepare against David Denninger
DEU · World #84,435 classical · FIDE ID 12967041
When preparing against David Denninger, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (43%).
Our database contains 76 games by David Denninger, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Denninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Denninger 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 | 1,775 | 1,858 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,804 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 12 | 37 | 35.5% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Denninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Denninger's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 48.6% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 45.7% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Denninger usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Denninger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (12% of these games) — Denninger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Denninger usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Denninger usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Denninger usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
David Denninger's chess games
All 76 games by David Denninger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Arno Feicht | 1,991 | Zirndorf Cup | A86 |
| Nov 2019 | Wilhelm Varkentin | 1,965 | Nuremberg Open | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Florian Salim | 1,866 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | B32 |
| Sep 2017 | Timo Hofmann | 1,820 | Zirndorf Cup | C62 |
| Aug 2017 | Olaf Meding | 1,799 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,700 |
| Zirndorf Cup | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| Mittelfranken-ch Qual | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,602 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 19th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,685 |
| 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,555 |
| Nuremberg Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Denninger's chess games?
76 games by David Denninger, from Sep 2017 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 Denninger has played.
What does David Denninger play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, David Denninger opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Denninger answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does David Denninger play as White?
As White, David Denninger's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Denninger play as Black?
As Black, David Denninger most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is David Denninger's FIDE rating?
David Denninger is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Jan 2019).
How many games has David Denninger played?
Our database contains 76 games by David Denninger, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Denninger?
76 games by David Denninger 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.