Prepare against David Desinte
Belgium · World #61,871 classical · FIDE ID 207276
When preparing against David Desinte, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by David Desinte, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Desinte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Desinte 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 | 1,849 | 2,019 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,814 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,854 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Desinte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Desinte's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Desinte usually continues f4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Desinte usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Desinte usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
David Desinte's chess games
All 43 games by David Desinte 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Hilario Atienza | 1,890 | ch-BEL FEFB Elite | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Guy Ponnet | 1,673 | ch-Hainaut | C06 |
| Aug 2008 | Frederic Barbarossa | 1,525 | ch-Hainaut | D93 |
| Aug 2008 | Geerard Ponnet | 1,512 | ch-Hainaut | C25 |
| Aug 2002 | Frederic Papeleux | 1,493 | 1st Charleroi Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,758 |
| Ludison Open | 1996 | 8 | 5 | – |
| ch-BEL FEFB Elite | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-BELB U20 | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 1st Charleroi Open | 2002 | 2 | 2 | 1,877 |
| 35th Geraardsbergen Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,974 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Desinte's chess games?
43 games by David Desinte, 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 Desinte has played.
What does David Desinte play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, David Desinte opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Desinte answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Desinte play as White?
As White, David Desinte's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Desinte play as Black?
As Black, David Desinte most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is David Desinte's FIDE rating?
David Desinte is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jul 2004).
How many games has David Desinte played?
Our database contains 43 games by David Desinte, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Desinte?
43 games by David Desinte 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.