Prepare against David J Fowler
United Kingdom · World #98,094 classical · FIDE ID 416541
When preparing against David J Fowler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 107 games by David J Fowler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David J Fowler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Fowler 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 | 1,735 | 1,767 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 34 | 39 | 34 | 31.8% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Fowler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Fowler's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Fowler usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Fowler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
David J Fowler's chess games
All 107 games by David J Fowler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A63 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | James J. McDonnell | 1,965 | High Wycombe e2e4 Major | C06 |
| Jul 2015 | David F Newell | 1,874 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | D05 |
| Feb 2013 | Soren Jensen | 1,856 | Brighton e2e4 Major | B13 |
| Jul 1982 | Robert Ash | 1,836 | Canadian Open | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Daniel C Gibbs | 1,812 | 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton e2e4 Major-C | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,722 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Major | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| Weymouth Minor Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,306 |
| 56th South Normanton Hull Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 268 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,134 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,683 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Fowler's chess games?
107 games by David J Fowler, from Jul 2008 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 Fowler has played.
What does David J Fowler play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, David J Fowler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Fowler answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does David J Fowler play as White?
As White, David J Fowler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Fowler play as Black?
As Black, David J Fowler most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is David J Fowler's FIDE rating?
David J Fowler is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Nov 2024).
How many games has David J Fowler played?
Our database contains 107 games by David J Fowler, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Fowler?
107 games by David J Fowler 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.