Prepare against David G Hall
United Kingdom · World #127,007 classical · FIDE ID 2402394
When preparing against David G Hall, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 29.2% over 48 games.
Our database contains 127 games by David G Hall, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David G Hall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David G Hall 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 | 1,654 | 1,912 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,765 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 36 | 32 | 59 | 28.3% |
| As White | 68 | 19 | 16 | 33 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David G Hall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David G Hall's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 98.5% | 38.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hall usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hall usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Hall usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 88.5% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
David G Hall's chess games
All 127 games by David G Hall in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 36 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 14/13/21 | 29.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,275 | Edinburgh Premier | A84 |
| Jan 2000 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,266 | Southend Open | E61 |
| Jan 1999 | Kenneth S. Beaton | 2,120 | Aberdeen Open | B08 |
| Feb 2021 | Alex Bullen | 2,104 | 5th 4NCL Online Open | B12 |
| Apr 2016 | Richard Birkett | 2,050 | Edinburgh Premier | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Open | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,595 |
| Southend Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,646 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,581 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,645 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David G Hall's chess games?
127 games by David G Hall, from Mar 2016 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 G Hall has played.
What does David G Hall play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, David G Hall opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David G Hall answers 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does David G Hall play as White?
As White, David G Hall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David G Hall play as Black?
As Black, David G Hall most often plays: Modern Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is David G Hall's FIDE rating?
David G Hall is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Sep 2016).
How many games has David G Hall played?
Our database contains 127 games by David G Hall, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David G Hall?
127 games by David G Hall 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.