Prepare against David H. Cummings
IM · Canada · World #5,396 classical · FIDE ID 2603578
When preparing against David H. Cummings, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 664 games by David H. Cummings, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David H. Cummings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David H. Cummings 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 | 2,263 | 2,377 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,314 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,311 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 664 | 259 | 249 | 156 | 39.0% |
| As White | 336 | 140 | 130 | 66 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 328 | 119 | 119 | 90 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David H. Cummings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David H. Cummings's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 164 | 48.8% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 87 | 25.9% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 25.0% | 56.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nc3 (74.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Cummings usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cummings usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 35 | 22.2% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 29 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 71.8% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 27.3% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
David H. Cummings's chess games
All 664 games by David H. Cummings in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 259 wins, 249 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 52 | 25/14/13 | 48.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 52 | 29/20/3 | 55.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 54 | 27/10/17 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| E00 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1978 | William Goichberg | 2,525 | London Aaronson Open | A14 |
| May 1997 | Antonio Antunes | 2,510 | 11th chT-EU | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,501 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | A85 |
| Aug 1983 | Jacob Murey | 2,500 | 7th Lloyds Bank Open | A35 |
| Aug 1983 | Jean Hebert | 2,430 | British CF-70 Championship | E95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,468 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 33 | 18 | 2,298 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-WLS | 1998 | 24 | 18.5 | 2,410 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,480 |
| Jelenia Gora U26 4th | 1980 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,379 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 7 | 2,456 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David H. Cummings's chess games?
664 games by David H. Cummings, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 H. Cummings has played.
What does David H. Cummings play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, David H. Cummings opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David H. Cummings answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does David H. Cummings play as White?
As White, David H. Cummings's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (52 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening (52 games, 55.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David H. Cummings play as Black?
As Black, David H. Cummings most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is David H. Cummings's FIDE rating?
David H. Cummings is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David H. Cummings played?
Our database contains 664 games by David H. Cummings, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 249 draws, 156 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David H. Cummings?
664 games by David H. Cummings 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.