Prepare against David Houdart
Belgium · World #10,337 classical · FIDE ID 204196
When preparing against David Houdart, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 96 games by David Houdart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Houdart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Houdart 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 | 2,164 | 2,236 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 41 | 16 | 39 | 42.7% |
| As White | 49 | 24 | 5 | 20 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Houdart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Houdart's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 79.6% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Houdart usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Houdart usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Houdart usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Houdart usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Houdart usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
David Houdart's chess games
All 96 games by David Houdart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Peter Horvath | 2,457 | 18th Le Touquet Open | D15 |
| Nov 2002 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,358 | Leuven Open 14th | A09 |
| Jul 2003 | Michal Luch | 2,288 | Agneaux St Lo U18 Open | A31 |
| Jun 2003 | Slavko Duric | 2,257 | BEL ch-FEFB | D15 |
| Jun 2003 | Fabrice Wantiez | 2,241 | BEL ch-FEFB | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,266 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
| chT-Nord Pas de Cal | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| Agneaux St Lo U18 Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,192 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,189 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,575 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,287 |
| Glorney Cup | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Houdart's chess games?
96 games by David Houdart, from Apr 2003 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 Houdart has played.
What does David Houdart play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, David Houdart opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Houdart answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Houdart play as White?
As White, David Houdart's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Houdart play as Black?
As Black, David Houdart most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is David Houdart's FIDE rating?
David Houdart is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Oct 2004).
How many games has David Houdart played?
Our database contains 96 games by David Houdart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Houdart?
96 games by David Houdart 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.