Prepare against David J Grant
CM · United Kingdom · World #15,941 classical · FIDE ID 403717
When preparing against David J Grant, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 227 games by David J Grant, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David J Grant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Grant 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 | 2,095 | 2,139 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,156 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 68 | 88 | 71 | 30.0% |
| As White | 115 | 40 | 42 | 33 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 28 | 46 | 38 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Grant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Grant's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 87.8% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 10.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Grant usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grant usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Grant usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 91.5% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 91.9% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
David J Grant's chess games
All 227 games by David J Grant in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 68 wins, 88 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Daniel L Bisby | 2,339 | Reykjavik Open | B55 |
| Jun 2020 | Jack Rudd | 2,331 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Rudi Hoerstmann | 2,267 | 39th ECC Open | E97 |
| Feb 2023 | Adam A Taylor | 2,259 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B31 |
| Aug 2010 | Terry P D Chapman | 2,251 | 97th ch-GBR | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| 85th Hastings Masters Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Grant's chess games?
227 games by David J Grant, from Jul 2007 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 Grant has played.
What does David J Grant play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, David J Grant opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Grant answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does David J Grant play as White?
As White, David J Grant's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Grant play as Black?
As Black, David J Grant most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is David J Grant's FIDE rating?
David J Grant is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Mar 2025).
How many games has David J Grant played?
Our database contains 227 games by David J Grant, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 88 draws, 71 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Grant?
227 games by David J Grant 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.