Prepare against David J Turner
United Kingdom · World #75,958 classical · FIDE ID 419737
When preparing against David J Turner, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 104 games by David J Turner, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David J Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Turner 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 | 1,802 | 1,839 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 32.7% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Turner's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 53.7% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 23 | 42.6% | 43.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 56.9% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Turner usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Turner usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Turner usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Turner usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Turner usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
David J Turner's chess games
All 104 games by David J Turner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Tomer Eden | 2,202 | London Classic Open | E80 |
| Dec 2011 | Timothy Rogers | 2,061 | London Classic Open | A07 |
| Feb 2010 | Anthony R J Higgs | 1,962 | Uxbridge Tal | A38 |
| Dec 2015 | Jonathan Wright | 1,923 | 7th London Classic Open | C00 |
| Mar 2010 | Michael C Price | 1,906 | Uxbridge Open Major | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,739 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com E | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,982 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,644 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Uxbridge Tal | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,807 |
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,646 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Turner's chess games?
104 games by David J Turner, from Sep 2009 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 Turner has played.
What does David J Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, David J Turner opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Turner answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does David J Turner play as White?
As White, David J Turner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Turner play as Black?
As Black, David J Turner most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David J Turner's FIDE rating?
David J Turner is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jan 2010).
How many games has David J Turner played?
Our database contains 104 games by David J Turner, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Turner?
104 games by David J Turner 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.