Prepare against David L Haydon
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,987 classical · FIDE ID 415405
When preparing against David L Haydon, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,082 games by David L Haydon, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David L Haydon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David L Haydon 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 | 2,303 | 2,318 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,376 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,412 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,082 | 509 | 195 | 378 | 47.0% |
| As White | 545 | 270 | 109 | 166 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 537 | 239 | 86 | 212 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David L Haydon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David L Haydon's side.
First moves as White (544 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 251 | 46.1% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 140 | 25.7% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 127 | 23.3% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 4.4% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Haydon usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Haydon usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Haydon usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Haydon usually continues e3 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Haydon usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Haydon usually continues e3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 136 | 56.4% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 28 | 11.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 6.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.4% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 69 | 39.2% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.1% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
David L Haydon's chess games
All 1,082 games by David L Haydon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 509 wins, 195 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 82 | 42/18/22 | 51.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 52 | 22/10/20 | 42.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 21/4/7 | 65.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 43 | 19/4/20 | 44.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 41 | 16/4/21 | 39.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/6/14 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | A21 |
| Jan 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Feb 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,656 | Titled Tue Late | B91 |
| Oct 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,650 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 456 | 254.5 | 2,365 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 111 | 55.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 16 | 2,376 |
| Southend Open | 2024 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-GBR blitz | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,420 |
| UK Open Blitz | 2018 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,204 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David L Haydon's chess games?
1,082 games by David L Haydon, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 L Haydon has played.
What does David L Haydon play on the first move as White?
Across 544 games with White in our database, David L Haydon opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David L Haydon answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does David L Haydon play as White?
As White, David L Haydon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (82 games, 51.2% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (32 games, 65.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 545 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David L Haydon play as Black?
As Black, David L Haydon most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 537 games.
What is David L Haydon's FIDE rating?
David L Haydon is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jan 2026).
How many games has David L Haydon played?
Our database contains 1,082 games by David L Haydon, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 509 wins, 195 draws, 378 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David L Haydon?
1,082 games by David L Haydon 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.