Prepare against David Itkin
Canada · World #5,584 classical · FIDE ID 2611813
Our database contains 332 games by David Itkin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Itkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Itkin 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 | 2,258 | 2,272 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 135 | 54 | 143 | 40.7% |
| As White | 176 | 80 | 29 | 67 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 156 | 55 | 25 | 76 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Itkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Itkin's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 98.9% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Itkin usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Itkin usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Itkin usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Itkin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Itkin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 56.3% | 41.8% |
| c6 | 23 | 26.4% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 16.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 16.7% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
David Itkin's chess games
All 332 games by David Itkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 135 wins, 54 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/10/12 | 46.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 32 | 7/7/18 | 21.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | B88 |
| Jun 2012 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,661 | Guelph Summer Pro-Am | B43 |
| May 2019 | Magesh Chandran Panchanathan | 2,500 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | C47 |
| Jun 2020 | A. Koushik Girish | 2,498 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Jul 2017 | Razvan Preotu | 2,496 | Canadian Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 56 | 27 | 2,276 |
| ch-CAN | 2017 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,213 |
| Canadian Open | 2018 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,478 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2010 | 12 | 8 | 1,876 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Itkin's chess games?
332 games by David Itkin, from Jan 2010 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 Itkin has played.
What does David Itkin play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, David Itkin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Itkin answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does David Itkin play as White?
As White, David Itkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Four Knights Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Itkin play as Black?
As Black, David Itkin most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is David Itkin's FIDE rating?
David Itkin is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Dec 2025).
How many games has David Itkin played?
Our database contains 332 games by David Itkin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 54 draws, 143 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Itkin?
332 games by David Itkin 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.