Prepare against David Gordon
CM · Canada · World #32,843 classical · FIDE ID 2602431
When preparing against David Gordon, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 184 games by David Gordon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gordon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gordon 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 | 1,970 | 2,269 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 63 | 34 | 87 | 34.2% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 19 | 43 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 32 | 15 | 44 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gordon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gordon's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 96.8% | 42.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gordon usually continues Bg5 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gordon usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 76.5% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
David Gordon's chess games
All 184 games by David Gordon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 34 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 50 | 17/8/25 | 34.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Bator Sambuev | 2,599 | Ottawa RA Fall Open | D94 |
| Jul 2007 | Abhijit Kunte | 2,519 | Canadian Open | A45 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Guilherme B Li Santos | 2,410 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 85 | 27 | 2,045 |
| Ottawa RA Fall Open | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
| Ottawa National Capital Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,243 |
| Quebec Open U2400 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,862 |
| ch-Ottawa reserve | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| Ottawa Futurity | 2004 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gordon's chess games?
184 games by David Gordon, from Apr 2003 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 Gordon has played.
What does David Gordon play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, David Gordon opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gordon answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does David Gordon play as White?
As White, David Gordon's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (50 games, 34.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gordon play as Black?
As Black, David Gordon most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is David Gordon's FIDE rating?
David Gordon is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Nov 2009).
How many games has David Gordon played?
Our database contains 184 games by David Gordon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 34 draws, 87 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gordon?
184 games by David Gordon 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.