Prepare against David Henderson
United Kingdom · World #22,560 classical · FIDE ID 430021
Our database contains 198 games by David Henderson, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Henderson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Henderson 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 | 2,036 | 2,123 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,087 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,067 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 69 | 76 | 53 | 34.8% |
| As White | 106 | 43 | 36 | 27 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 26 | 40 | 26 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Henderson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Henderson's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 83.0% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 16.0% | 73.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Henderson usually continues c3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Henderson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Henderson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 73.5% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Henderson usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Henderson usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Henderson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 93.9% | 38.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
David Henderson's chess games
All 198 games by David Henderson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 76 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E07 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Matthew Rose | 2,265 | chT-BCF1b 1617 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Longson | 2,220 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | C55 |
| Apr 2017 | Robert S Eames | 2,201 | BCF-chT1d 1617 (4NCL) Demotion pool | C58 |
| Apr 2022 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,198 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A21 |
| Jan 2024 | Edward Jackson | 2,180 | Harrogate 4NCL Open A 31st | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,028 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,077 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Henderson's chess games?
198 games by David Henderson, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Henderson has played.
What does David Henderson play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, David Henderson opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Henderson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does David Henderson play as White?
As White, David Henderson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Henderson play as Black?
As Black, David Henderson most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is David Henderson's FIDE rating?
David Henderson is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jun 2022).
How many games has David Henderson played?
Our database contains 198 games by David Henderson, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 76 draws, 53 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Henderson?
198 games by David Henderson 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.