Prepare against David J Cork
United Kingdom · World #75,427 classical · FIDE ID 409723
When preparing against David J Cork, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 155 games by David J Cork, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David J Cork's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Cork 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 | 1,804 | 2,026 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,885 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,865 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 43 | 31 | 81 | 27.7% |
| As White | 74 | 24 | 9 | 41 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 22 | 40 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Cork's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Cork's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cork usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cork usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Cork usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
David J Cork's chess games
All 155 games by David J Cork in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 31 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Robert T McCorry | 2,103 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Cian Ward | 2,018 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | C16 |
| Apr 2005 | Philip J Makepeace | 2,015 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B76 |
| Aug 2001 | Melvyn Jack Young | 2,011 | London MSO Banwell Memorial | B03 |
| Mar 2006 | Oliver Graham | 1,975 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,812 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Cork's chess games?
155 games by David J Cork, from Jul 2007 to Oct 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 J Cork has played.
What does David J Cork play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, David J Cork opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Cork answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David J Cork play as White?
As White, David J Cork's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Cork play as Black?
As Black, David J Cork most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is David J Cork's FIDE rating?
David J Cork is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Oct 2007).
How many games has David J Cork played?
Our database contains 155 games by David J Cork, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 31 draws, 81 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Cork?
155 games by David J Cork 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.