Prepare against David Goliard
Czechia · World #22,322 classical · FIDE ID 396249
When preparing against David Goliard, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by David Goliard, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Goliard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Goliard 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 | 2,038 | 2,038 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 455 rated games against 402 different opponents, across 138 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 248 | 105 | 69 | 74 | 42.3% | 1,894 | 1,950 | 13 |
| Rapid | 125 | 57 | 11 | 57 | 45.6% | 1,917 | 1,907 | 7 |
| Blitz | 82 | 39 | 4 | 39 | 47.6% | 1,879 | 1,840 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 218 | 63 | 42 | 113 | 28.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 210 | 118 | 41 | 51 | 56.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 26 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,933 | 2,067 |
| 2025 | 33 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 1,948 | 2,045 |
| 2024 | 68 | 37 | 14 | 17 | 1,886 | 1,995 |
| 2023 | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 1,891 | 1,816 |
| 2022 | 48 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 1,952 | 1,909 |
| 2021 | 63 | 30 | 7 | 26 | 1,903 | 1,909 |
| 2020 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1,839 | 1,999 |
| 2019 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 1,827 | 1,787 |
| 2018 | 49 | 24 | 5 | 20 | 1,896 | 1,914 |
| 2017 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 1,926 | 1,882 |
| 2016 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 1,928 | 1,916 |
| 2015 | 42 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 1,807 | 1,818 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1,842 | 2,142 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Goliard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Goliard's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Goliard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
David Goliard's chess games
All 34 games by David Goliard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jakub Safarik | 2,097 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | A50 |
| Sep 2020 | Tomas Vesely | 2,035 | Pardubice Czech Open B | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,014 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Otto Hurtak | 2,000 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | B30 |
| Nov 2021 | Jan Soucek | 1,848 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B | 2020 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,052 |
| Prague Golden Rapid Open 19th | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,746 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,678 |
| 8th Prague Summer Open A | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
| 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Goliard's chess games?
34 games by David Goliard, from May 2015 to Oct 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 Goliard has played.
What does David Goliard play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, David Goliard opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Goliard answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Goliard play as White?
As White, David Goliard's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Goliard play as Black?
As Black, David Goliard most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Goliard's FIDE rating?
David Goliard is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Oct 2026).
How many games has David Goliard played?
Our database contains 34 games by David Goliard, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Goliard?
34 games by David Goliard 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.