Prepare against David Hahn
United States · World #53,117 classical · FIDE ID 2019957
Our database contains 235 games by David Hahn, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Hahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Hahn 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 | 1,881 | 1,978 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 108 | 81 | 46 | 46.0% |
| As White | 111 | 59 | 36 | 16 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 49 | 45 | 30 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Hahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Hahn's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 70 | 63.1% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 23.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hahn usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hahn usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Hahn usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 55.4% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 22 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 66.0% | 38.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 23.4% | 77.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
David Hahn's chess games
All 235 games by David Hahn in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 108 wins, 81 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 39 | 21/9/9 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 7/18/5 | 23.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Valentin Kavnatsky | 2,300 | ch-Jackson MI | A65 |
| Jan 1988 | Peter Gilruth | 2,205 | Grand Rapids-ch MI M/X | A36 |
| Sep 2002 | Ariel Levi | 2,164 | Lansing Open | A36 |
| Jan 1996 | Edward Frumkin | 2,150 | Chicago US Masters | A42 |
| Sep 2002 | Manis Davidovich | 2,007 | Lansing Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lansing MI Open | 1989 | 19 | 14 | 2,604 |
| ch-Flint MI M/X | 1993 | 16 | 10 | 2,515 |
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-Detroit MI Open | 1994 | 14 | 9 | 2,426 |
| Michigan Open | 1999 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-LANS MI M/X | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,488 |
| Detroit ch-MI Open | 1992 | 7 | 5 | 2,531 |
| ch-East Lansing MI Open | 1982 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Hahn's chess games?
235 games by David Hahn, from Feb 2016 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 Hahn has played.
What does David Hahn play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, David Hahn opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Hahn answers 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Hahn play as White?
As White, David Hahn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Hahn play as Black?
As Black, David Hahn most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is David Hahn's FIDE rating?
David Hahn is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Sep 2016).
How many games has David Hahn played?
Our database contains 235 games by David Hahn, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 81 draws, 46 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Hahn?
235 games by David Hahn 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.