Prepare against David Garceran Nieuwenburg
Hong Kong SAR China · World #97,104 classical · FIDE ID 6001718
When preparing against David Garceran Nieuwenburg, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 96 games by David Garceran Nieuwenburg, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find David Garceran Nieuwenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Garceran Nieuwenburg 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 | 1,740 | 1,854 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,838 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,754 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 46 | 8 | 42 | 47.9% |
| As White | 49 | 23 | 5 | 21 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Garceran Nieuwenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Garceran Nieuwenburg's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 69.4% | 57.4% |
| b4 | 10 | 20.4% | 30.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 20% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nieuwenburg usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 79.2% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
David Garceran Nieuwenburg's chess games
All 96 games by David Garceran Nieuwenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Nov 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: 46 wins, 8 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Yung LAU | 2,148 | chT-Hong Kong | E61 |
| May 2012 | Luthfi Ali Muhammad | 2,027 | 17th chT-Asia | C41 |
| May 2012 | Andrew Koenigsberg | 1,965 | ch-Hong Kong | A00 |
| Jan 2012 | Kwai Keong Chan | 1,885 | ch-Hong Kong qual | A55 |
| Jul 2015 | Tsz Sang Tang | 1,851 | Hong Kong Summer Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 36 | 21 | 1,722 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-Hong Kong | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,695 |
| Hong Kong Summer Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| Hong Kong Caissa Sunday Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,680 |
| 17th chT-Asia | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Garceran Nieuwenburg's chess games?
96 games by David Garceran Nieuwenburg, from Jul 2012 to Nov 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 Garceran Nieuwenburg has played.
What does David Garceran Nieuwenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, David Garceran Nieuwenburg opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.b4 (20% of games), 1.g4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Garceran Nieuwenburg answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does David Garceran Nieuwenburg play as White?
As White, David Garceran Nieuwenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Garceran Nieuwenburg play as Black?
As Black, David Garceran Nieuwenburg most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is David Garceran Nieuwenburg's FIDE rating?
David Garceran Nieuwenburg is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Oct 2012).
How many games has David Garceran Nieuwenburg played?
Our database contains 96 games by David Garceran Nieuwenburg, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 8 draws, 42 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Garceran Nieuwenburg?
96 games by David Garceran Nieuwenburg 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.