Prepare against David F Newell
United Kingdom · World #78,537 classical · FIDE ID 417742
When preparing against David F Newell, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (54%).
Our database contains 79 games by David F Newell, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David F Newell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David F Newell 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 | 1,794 | 1,917 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,907 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 32.9% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David F Newell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David F Newell's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 20.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Newell usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Newell usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Newell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Newell usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Newell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Newell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
David F Newell's chess games
All 79 games by David F Newell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Marcus Hamann | 1,872 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | B34 |
| Jul 2015 | Dinah M Norman | 1,839 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | A03 |
| Oct 2015 | Kerry Bateman | 1,824 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Paul A Johnson | 1,820 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A88 |
| Feb 2019 | Paul Doherty | 1,787 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com-F | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,775 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David F Newell's chess games?
79 games by David F Newell, from Oct 2008 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 F Newell has played.
What does David F Newell play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, David F Newell opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David F Newell answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does David F Newell play as White?
As White, David F Newell's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David F Newell play as Black?
As Black, David F Newell most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is David F Newell's FIDE rating?
David F Newell is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Feb 2016).
How many games has David F Newell played?
Our database contains 79 games by David F Newell, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David F Newell?
79 games by David F Newell 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.