Prepare against David Kim
Kyrgyzstan · World #127,363 classical · FIDE ID 13815229
When preparing against David Kim, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by David Kim, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kim 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 | 1,654 | 1,654 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,590 | 1,590 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 26.7% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kim's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
David Kim's chess games
All 45 games by David Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Helena Wolf | 1,652 | Marburger Schachtage B | B72 |
| Jun 2022 | Johann Pichl | 1,322 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | B13 |
| Jun 2023 | Frank Schaack | 1,112 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B20 |
| Nov 2023 | Florentin Schwab | 1,024 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | B50 |
| Nov 2023 | Aarav Kanagaraj | 966 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 8 | 0 | 793 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 995 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,173 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,306 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,799 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open B | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,297 |
| Mission San Jose-Ruus Elementary | 1994 | 1 | 0 | – |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2011 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kim's chess games?
45 games by David Kim, from Jul 2022 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 Kim has played.
What does David Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Kim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kim answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does David Kim play as White?
As White, David Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kim play as Black?
As Black, David Kim most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is David Kim's FIDE rating?
David Kim is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess and 1,590 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,654 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Kim played?
Our database contains 45 games by David Kim, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kim?
45 games by David Kim 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.