Prepare against David Jones
TTO · World #65,438 classical · FIDE ID 7700075
When preparing against David Jones, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (27%).
Our database contains 89 games by David Jones, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Jones 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 | 1,837 | 1,961 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,969 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,977 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 36 | 22 | 31 | 40.4% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Jones's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 24.4% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.6% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 8.9% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Jones usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (18% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jones usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
David Jones's chess games
All 89 games by David Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Dev Soondarsingh | 2,049 | ch-TTO | D79 |
| May 2017 | Esan Wiltshire | 2,014 | Port of Spain Open 44th | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Cesar Ramos Caldera | 2,013 | Port of Spain Open | A02 |
| Aug 2016 | Sean Nedd | 1,904 | Port of Spain Open | B13 |
| Oct 2017 | Colin Knight | 1,891 | 25th De Verteuil Memorial | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-TTO | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| 21st De Verteuil Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,849 |
| 24th De Verteuil Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 25th De Verteuil Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 23rd De Verteuil Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Jones's chess games?
89 games by David Jones, from Nov 2011 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 Jones has played.
What does David Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, David Jones opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Jones answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does David Jones play as White?
As White, David Jones's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Jones play as Black?
As Black, David Jones most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is David Jones's FIDE rating?
David Jones is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Dec 2013).
How many games has David Jones played?
Our database contains 89 games by David Jones, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Jones?
89 games by David Jones 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.