Prepare against David Flynn
United Kingdom · World #73,220 classical · FIDE ID 410594
When preparing against David Flynn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 293 games by David Flynn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Flynn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Flynn 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 | 1,810 | 2,061 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,890 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,893 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 89 | 106 | 98 | 30.4% |
| As White | 144 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 149 | 43 | 58 | 48 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Flynn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Flynn's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Flynn usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Flynn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Flynn usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 61.3% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 26.3% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
David Flynn's chess games
All 293 games by David Flynn 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: 89 wins, 106 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Martin P Burrows | 2,160 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C45 |
| Jan 2013 | Mike P Waddington | 2,117 | 88th Hastings Masters Open | A00 |
| Jan 2013 | Bernard Cafferty | 2,105 | 88th Hastings Masters Open | A48 |
| Nov 2022 | Jude Shearsby | 2,092 | Birmingham Open | B06 |
| Nov 2022 | Sehyuk Cheon | 2,088 | Birmingham Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,880 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,970 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,994 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,977 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,816 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,005 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 86th Hastings Masters Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Flynn's chess games?
293 games by David Flynn, 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 Flynn has played.
What does David Flynn play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, David Flynn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Flynn answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Flynn play as White?
As White, David Flynn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Flynn play as Black?
As Black, David Flynn most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is David Flynn's FIDE rating?
David Flynn is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jan 2011).
How many games has David Flynn played?
Our database contains 293 games by David Flynn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 106 draws, 98 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Flynn?
293 games by David Flynn 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.