Prepare against David Hater
United States · World #60,755 classical · FIDE ID 2017776
When preparing against David Hater, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 130 games by David Hater, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Hater's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Hater 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 | 1,853 | 2,168 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 30 | 52 | 48 | 23.1% |
| As White | 65 | 18 | 28 | 19 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 12 | 24 | 29 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Hater's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Hater's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hater usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hater usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hater usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Hater usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 93.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
David Hater's chess games
All 130 games by David Hater in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 30 wins, 52 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | William Wright | 2,286 | Ohio Congress | D88 |
| Aug 2004 | Slawomir Krainski | 2,194 | 15th ch-NATO | C47 |
| Sep 2014 | Slawomir Kedzierski | 2,023 | 25th ch-NATO | D93 |
| Oct 2021 | Kris Steen | 1,865 | 31st ch-NATO | C00 |
| Oct 1998 | Henk Van Diermen | 1,760 | 9th ch-NATO | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,084 |
| USA-ch Army | 1992 | 8 | 1 | 1,975 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Hater's chess games?
130 games by David Hater, from Oct 2004 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 Hater has played.
What does David Hater play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, David Hater opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Hater answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does David Hater play as White?
As White, David Hater's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Hater play as Black?
As Black, David Hater most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is David Hater's FIDE rating?
David Hater is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jan 2006).
How many games has David Hater played?
Our database contains 130 games by David Hater, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 52 draws, 48 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Hater?
130 games by David Hater 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.