Prepare against David Fitzsimons
IM · Ireland · World #4,870 classical · FIDE ID 2501961
When preparing against David Fitzsimons, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 730 games by David Fitzsimons, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Fitzsimons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Fitzsimons 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 | 2,277 | 2,416 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,375 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,352 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 730 | 314 | 201 | 215 | 43.0% |
| As White | 363 | 167 | 99 | 97 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 367 | 147 | 102 | 118 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Fitzsimons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Fitzsimons's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 92.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.3% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 3.0% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fitzsimons usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 39.2% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 50 | 31.6% | 49.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 7.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 74.1% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 18.5% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
David Fitzsimons's chess games
All 730 games by David Fitzsimons in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 314 wins, 201 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 46 | 24/11/11 | 52.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,597 | Kilkenny Masters | A06 |
| Sep 2024 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,550 | Olympiad-45 | B30 |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Baburin | 2,539 | Kilkenny Masters | A43 |
| Apr 2023 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,538 | Reykjavik Open | A03 |
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,496 | London Wood Green | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 94 | 57 | 2,253 |
| Dublin Irish New Year GM | 2023 | 35 | 15 | 2,332 |
| London Wood Green | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,456 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,371 |
| 4NCL 2022-23 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,394 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sam E. Collins (13 games) · Anthony Fox (12 games) · Stephen Brady (11 games) · Colm Daly (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Fitzsimons's chess games?
730 games by David Fitzsimons, from Apr 2006 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 Fitzsimons has played.
What does David Fitzsimons play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, David Fitzsimons opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Fitzsimons answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does David Fitzsimons play as White?
As White, David Fitzsimons's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 52.2% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Fitzsimons play as Black?
As Black, David Fitzsimons most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is David Fitzsimons's FIDE rating?
David Fitzsimons is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jul 2015).
How many games has David Fitzsimons played?
Our database contains 730 games by David Fitzsimons, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 314 wins, 201 draws, 215 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Fitzsimons?
730 games by David Fitzsimons 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.