Prepare against David E Pye
United Kingdom · World #22,799 classical · FIDE ID 411345
Our database contains 140 games by David E Pye, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David E Pye's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David E Pye 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 | 2,034 | 2,157 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 46 | 62 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As White | 75 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 31 | 18 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David E Pye's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David E Pye's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 56.0% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 30 | 40.0% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pye usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Pye usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pye usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pye usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pye usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Pye usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 59.4% | 44.7% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 40.6% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
David E Pye's chess games
All 140 games by David E Pye in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 62 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Adam Hunt | 2,411 | Portsmouth Open | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Richard Polaczek | 2,354 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | C15 |
| May 2003 | Ben Hague | 2,233 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | C14 |
| Nov 2010 | Steven Male Kawuma | 2,196 | Hampshire Open | B23 |
| Jan 1998 | David W W Gunter | 2,185 | Frome Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Open | 2004 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,236 |
| Hampshire Open | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,200 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,124 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Maidenhead Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David E Pye's chess games?
140 games by David E Pye, from Jul 2003 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 E Pye has played.
What does David E Pye play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, David E Pye opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David E Pye answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...Nc6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does David E Pye play as White?
As White, David E Pye's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David E Pye play as Black?
As Black, David E Pye most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is David E Pye's FIDE rating?
David E Pye is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2019).
How many games has David E Pye played?
Our database contains 140 games by David E Pye, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 62 draws, 32 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David E Pye?
140 games by David E Pye 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.