Prepare against David Gunapalan
Canada · World #60,236 classical · FIDE ID 2612232
When preparing against David Gunapalan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 79 games by David Gunapalan, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gunapalan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gunapalan 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 | 1,855 | 2,001 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,001 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,651 | 2,001 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 36 | 11 | 32 | 45.6% |
| As White | 41 | 23 | 6 | 12 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gunapalan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gunapalan's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gunapalan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gunapalan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gunapalan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
David Gunapalan's chess games
All 79 games by David Gunapalan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Antoine Kassis | 2,178 | 3rd ch-Francophone | B23 |
| Jun 2015 | Saeid Sadeghi | 2,085 | Outaouais Open (TORO) | D04 |
| Jun 2014 | Michel Barre | 1,977 | Laval Open | A01 |
| Dec 2014 | Denis Gauthier | 1,954 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | D32 |
| Nov 2014 | Paul Weston | 1,946 | Montreal Varennes Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| Laval Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| Oakville Winter Open U2100 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,637 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| Mauricie Open U2000 | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| Gatineau Outaouais Open U1900 | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gunapalan's chess games?
79 games by David Gunapalan, from Aug 2015 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 Gunapalan has played.
What does David Gunapalan play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, David Gunapalan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gunapalan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does David Gunapalan play as White?
As White, David Gunapalan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gunapalan play as Black?
As Black, David Gunapalan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David Gunapalan's FIDE rating?
David Gunapalan is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,651 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Aug 2015).
How many games has David Gunapalan played?
Our database contains 79 games by David Gunapalan, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gunapalan?
79 games by David Gunapalan 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.