Prepare against David Lambton
United Kingdom · World #78,351 classical · FIDE ID 465933
When preparing against David Lambton, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by David Lambton, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Lambton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lambton 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 | 1,794 | 1,802 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,805 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lambton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lambton's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lambton usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Lambton usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lambton usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
David Lambton's chess games
All 37 games by David Lambton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Honey,Luke Anthony | 2,044 | 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | B19 |
| Apr 2019 | Michael Dunkley | 1,777 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | B11 |
| Aug 2018 | David J Fowler | 1,650 | 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | B13 |
| Aug 2018 | Alec Grice | 1,635 | 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | A21 |
| Apr 2019 | John B Illingworth | 1,621 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,639 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,857 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-GBR U120 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 454 |
| 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,874 |
| ch-GBR Yates Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,132 |
| Staffordshire Chess Congress 2026: Open | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lambton's chess games?
37 games by David Lambton, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Lambton has played.
What does David Lambton play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, David Lambton opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lambton answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does David Lambton play as White?
As White, David Lambton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lambton play as Black?
As Black, David Lambton most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Lambton's FIDE rating?
David Lambton is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Aug 2025).
How many games has David Lambton played?
Our database contains 37 games by David Lambton, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lambton?
37 games by David Lambton 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.