Prepare against David Fortune
TTO · World #70,993 classical · FIDE ID 7700652
When preparing against David Fortune, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by David Fortune, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Fortune's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Fortune 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 | 1,818 | 1,883 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 45.9% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Fortune's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Fortune's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fortune usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Fortune usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fortune usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fortune usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fortune usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Fortune usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
David Fortune's chess games
All 37 games by David Fortune in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Rohan Heerah | 2,034 | Port of Spain Knights Open | A85 |
| Oct 2010 | Eddison Chang | 2,027 | 18th De Verteuil Memorial | A23 |
| Nov 2009 | Colin Knight | 1,960 | De Verteuil Memorial 17th | E24 |
| Oct 2009 | Roderick Noel | 1,882 | De Verteuil Memorial 17th | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Simon Ramdath | 1,818 | 45th Port of Spain Knights Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
| 18th De Verteuil Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| De Verteuil Memorial 17th | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 23rd De Verteuil Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,677 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,115 |
| 45th Port of Spain Knights Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Fortune's chess games?
37 games by David Fortune, from Mar 2011 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 Fortune has played.
What does David Fortune play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, David Fortune opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Fortune answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Fortune play as White?
As White, David Fortune's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Fortune play as Black?
As Black, David Fortune most often plays: Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Fortune's FIDE rating?
David Fortune is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (May 2012).
How many games has David Fortune played?
Our database contains 37 games by David Fortune, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Fortune?
37 games by David Fortune 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.