Prepare against David J Faldon
United Kingdom · World #44,552 classical · FIDE ID 426016
When preparing against David J Faldon, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 97 games by David J Faldon, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David J Faldon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Faldon 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 | 1,915 | 1,971 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,969 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 24 | 45 | 28 | 24.7% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Faldon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Faldon's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 40.4% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 29.8% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 29.8% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Faldon usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Faldon usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Faldon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Faldon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Faldon usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Faldon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
David J Faldon's chess games
All 97 games by David J Faldon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 45 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Nicola Pienabarca | 2,139 | 5th London Classic Open | D30 |
| Dec 2011 | Guntram Knecht | 2,123 | London Classic Open | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Philip Wheldon | 2,103 | 4th London Classic Open | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | Nicholas Fallowfield | 1,901 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 | A10 |
| Jul 2016 | Carl Gartside | 1,901 | 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Thanet Open | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 1,910 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,038 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,940 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,022 |
| ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,884 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Faldon's chess games?
97 games by David J Faldon, from Jan 2013 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 J Faldon has played.
What does David J Faldon play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David J Faldon opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Faldon answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does David J Faldon play as White?
As White, David J Faldon's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Faldon play as Black?
As Black, David J Faldon most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David J Faldon's FIDE rating?
David J Faldon is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Sep 2015).
How many games has David J Faldon played?
Our database contains 97 games by David J Faldon, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 45 draws, 28 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Faldon?
97 games by David J Faldon 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.