Prepare against David J White
United Kingdom · World #51,426 classical · FIDE ID 402931
Our database contains 101 games by David J White, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David J White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J White 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 | 1,887 | 2,054 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,966 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 21 | 22 | 58 | 20.8% |
| As White | 51 | 10 | 12 | 29 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J White's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 31.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — White usually continues c3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — White usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — White usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 28.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
David J White's chess games
All 101 games by David J White 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: 21 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,144 | London Classic Open | A57 |
| Aug 2009 | Peter J E Ackley | 2,084 | Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com C | C02 |
| Aug 2010 | Kevin P Millward | 1,969 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-F | B26 |
| May 2013 | Christopher R L Kreuzer | 1,960 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open | B70 |
| Aug 2010 | Eoin S Campbell | 1,915 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-F | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-F | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com C | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 8 | 1 | 1,575 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U2050 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,806 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J White's chess games?
101 games by David J White, 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 White has played.
What does David J White play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, David J White opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J White answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David J White play as White?
As White, David J White's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J White play as Black?
As Black, David J White most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David J White's FIDE rating?
David J White is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Oct 2008).
How many games has David J White played?
Our database contains 101 games by David J White, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J White?
101 games by David J White 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.