Prepare against David Filipovich
Canada · World #64,661 classical · FIDE ID 2600706
When preparing against David Filipovich, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 360 games by David Filipovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Filipovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Filipovich 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 | 1,839 | 2,239 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,054 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 91 | 146 | 122 | 25.3% |
| As White | 175 | 50 | 75 | 49 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 185 | 41 | 71 | 73 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Filipovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Filipovich's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 153 | 87.4% | 50.7% |
| g3 | 9 | 5.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues g3 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues g3 (46.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues g3 (55.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Filipovich usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 65 | 65.0% | 40.8% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.0% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 51.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 28.3% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 18.3% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
David Filipovich's chess games
All 360 games by David Filipovich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 146 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 58 | 15/25/17 | 25.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 44 | 9/22/13 | 20.5% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 0/5/10 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1996 | Michael Dougherty | 2,347 | Hamilton Van der Wel Memorial | B09 |
| Aug 1999 | Frank Pushkedra | 2,345 | 6th Financial Concept Open | B16 |
| Nov 2002 | Jura Ochkoos | 2,340 | Toronto Remembrance Day Open | A49 |
| Jun 2014 | B. Adithya | 2,320 | 2nd Arlington DC Open | D77 |
| Nov 2002 | Doug Bailey | 2,306 | Toronto Remembrance Day Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 44 | 18 | 2,153 |
| North Bay Open | 1997 | 17 | 9 | 2,311 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Toronto | 1988 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-CAN U20 1980-81 | 1981 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,126 |
| Ontario Open | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| Toronto Premier | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Filipovich's chess games?
360 games by David Filipovich, from Apr 2003 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 Filipovich has played.
What does David Filipovich play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, David Filipovich opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Filipovich answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does David Filipovich play as White?
As White, David Filipovich's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (58 games, 25.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Filipovich play as Black?
As Black, David Filipovich most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is David Filipovich's FIDE rating?
David Filipovich is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jan 2006).
How many games has David Filipovich played?
Our database contains 360 games by David Filipovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 146 draws, 122 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Filipovich?
360 games by David Filipovich 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.