Prepare against David Kudischewitsch
IM · Russia · World #4,435 classical · FIDE ID 4111893
Our database contains 393 games by David Kudischewitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kudischewitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kudischewitsch 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 | 2,290 | 2,424 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,415 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,371 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 393 | 120 | 171 | 102 | 30.5% |
| As White | 195 | 68 | 77 | 50 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 198 | 52 | 94 | 52 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kudischewitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kudischewitsch's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 72.3% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 29 | 14.9% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 7.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.1% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues Bg5 (47.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kudischewitsch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 47.8% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 41 | 44.6% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 52.9% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 25 | 35.7% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
David Kudischewitsch's chess games
All 393 games by David Kudischewitsch 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: 120 wins, 171 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 14/15/11 | 35.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 10/15/16 | 24.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/15/5 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 21 | 2/13/6 | 9.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,571 | — | C88 |
| Mar 2015 | Emre Can | 2,555 | 16th ch-EU | A48 |
| Dec 2009 | Konstantin Z Lerner | 2,549 | Herzliya Slutsky Mem | E00 |
| Feb 2019 | Vitali Golod | 2,532 | chT-ISR | A50 |
| Mar 2003 | Dan Zoler | 2,528 | chT-ISR | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2019 | 30 | 12 | 2,356 |
| Petah Tikva | 2010 | 27 | 14 | 2,325 |
| ch-ISR | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,298 |
| Herzliya | 2017 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| 6th chT-URS Cup | 1968 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| Givataim Elitzur Winter | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,274 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kudischewitsch's chess games?
393 games by David Kudischewitsch, 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 Kudischewitsch has played.
What does David Kudischewitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, David Kudischewitsch opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kudischewitsch answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does David Kudischewitsch play as White?
As White, David Kudischewitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kudischewitsch play as Black?
As Black, David Kudischewitsch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is David Kudischewitsch's FIDE rating?
David Kudischewitsch is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David Kudischewitsch played?
Our database contains 393 games by David Kudischewitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 171 draws, 102 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kudischewitsch?
393 games by David Kudischewitsch 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.