Prepare against David John Findlay
United Kingdom · World #15,695 classical · FIDE ID 2400278
Our database contains 483 games by David John Findlay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David John Findlay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David John Findlay 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 | 2,098 | 2,240 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,187 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,133 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 483 | 190 | 142 | 150 | 39.3% |
| As White | 237 | 108 | 66 | 62 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 246 | 82 | 76 | 88 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David John Findlay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David John Findlay's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 90.3% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Findlay usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Findlay usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Findlay usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Findlay usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Findlay usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Findlay usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 88 | 75.2% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 28 | 23.9% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 51.2% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 23.8% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 13.1% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.9% | 45.0% |
David John Findlay's chess games
All 483 games by David John Findlay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 190 wins, 142 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 27 | 12/13/2 | 44.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 52 | 18/17/17 | 34.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,406 | Grangemouth Open | C41 |
| Jul 1979 | Otto Borik | 2,395 | 23rd Clare Benedict Cup | A13 |
| May 2020 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,387 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C47 |
| Jul 2016 | Ulrich Nehmert | 2,324 | WchT Seniors 50 | D32 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrew J Muir | 2,310 | Grangemouth Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2015 | 46 | 32.5 | 2,160 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,204 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2008 | 17 | 12 | 2,297 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 2,058 |
| London Fall Open | 1995 | 11 | 4 | – |
| Tolpuddle Open | 1995 | 11 | 5 | – |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| British CF-65 Championship | 1978 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David John Findlay's chess games?
483 games by David John Findlay, from Apr 2003 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 John Findlay has played.
What does David John Findlay play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, David John Findlay opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David John Findlay answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does David John Findlay play as White?
As White, David John Findlay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David John Findlay play as Black?
As Black, David John Findlay most often plays: Philidor (52 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is David John Findlay's FIDE rating?
David John Findlay is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2004).
How many games has David John Findlay played?
Our database contains 483 games by David John Findlay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 142 draws, 150 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David John Findlay?
483 games by David John Findlay 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.