Prepare against David Goldmann
DEU · World #13,379 classical · FIDE ID 16268920
Our database contains 85 games by David Goldmann, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Goldmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Goldmann 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 | 2,124 | 2,128 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,065 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 42.4% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Goldmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Goldmann's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 93.2% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Goldmann usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Goldmann usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Goldmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Goldmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
David Goldmann's chess games
All 85 games by David Goldmann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Isaac Garner | 2,294 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C47 |
| Aug 2023 | Peter Goldinger | 2,072 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2020 | Christian Schmeisser | 1,947 | 1st DSOL 06 Liga Gr-B | C01 |
| Nov 2024 | Ingo Theile-Rasche | 1,916 | Leer Open | B01 |
| Aug 2023 | Wolfgang Steinbach | 1,868 | 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 16 | 10 | 1,513 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1,528 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,520 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,525 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Goldmann's chess games?
85 games by David Goldmann, from Aug 2018 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 Goldmann has played.
What does David Goldmann play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, David Goldmann opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Goldmann answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does David Goldmann play as White?
As White, David Goldmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Goldmann play as Black?
As Black, David Goldmann most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is David Goldmann's FIDE rating?
David Goldmann is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (May 2026).
How many games has David Goldmann played?
Our database contains 85 games by David Goldmann, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Goldmann?
85 games by David Goldmann 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.