Prepare against David Elias
FM · Slovakia · World #5,455 classical · FIDE ID 14960141
When preparing against David Elias, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 288 games by David Elias, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Elias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Elias 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 | 2,262 | 2,329 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,111 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 137 | 63 | 88 | 47.6% |
| As White | 141 | 70 | 30 | 41 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 67 | 33 | 47 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Elias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Elias's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 41.8% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 37 | 26.2% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 26 | 18.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 13.5% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Elias usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Elias usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 88.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 45.0% |
David Elias's chess games
All 288 games by David Elias in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Sep 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: 137 wins, 63 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Marius Deuer | 2,487 | World Youth Open U18 2025 | D35 |
| Sep 2023 | Valentin Baidetsky | 2,485 | Bratislava exe Open | E92 |
| Apr 2026 | Tamas Vanczak | 2,402 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | D37 |
| Jun 2023 | Lovro Novosel | 2,400 | 35th Pula Open | A30 |
| Sep 2023 | Juraj Lipka | 2,383 | Bratislava exe Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2020 | 18 | 14 | 1,633 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2022 | 18 | 16 | 1,910 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Elias's chess games?
288 games by David Elias, from Oct 2017 to Sep 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 Elias has played.
What does David Elias play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, David Elias opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Elias answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does David Elias play as White?
As White, David Elias's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Elias play as Black?
As Black, David Elias most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is David Elias's FIDE rating?
David Elias is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Sep 2025).
How many games has David Elias played?
Our database contains 288 games by David Elias, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 63 draws, 88 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Elias?
288 games by David Elias 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.