Prepare against David Latham
United Kingdom · World #23,201 classical · FIDE ID 428280
When preparing against David Latham, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 88 games by David Latham, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Latham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Latham 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 | 2,031 | 2,143 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,080 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,122 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33.0% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Latham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Latham's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 50.0% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 16 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Latham usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Latham usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Latham usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Latham usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Latham usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Latham usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
David Latham's chess games
All 88 games by David Latham in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 29 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E65 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | George E O'Toole | 2,189 | BCF-chT2d 1112 (4NCL) | C91 |
| Feb 2012 | Timothy Headlong | 2,179 | chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B31 |
| Feb 2017 | Jeremy R Fallowfield | 2,170 | chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A88 |
| Jan 2018 | Louise Head | 2,119 | chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D02 |
| Nov 2015 | Roger W Jennings | 2,088 | BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,083 |
| chT-BCF2a 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| chT2a-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Latham's chess games?
88 games by David Latham, from Jul 2012 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 Latham has played.
What does David Latham play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, David Latham opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Latham answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does David Latham play as White?
As White, David Latham's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Latham play as Black?
As Black, David Latham most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is David Latham's FIDE rating?
David Latham is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (May 2013).
How many games has David Latham played?
Our database contains 88 games by David Latham, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 29 draws, 30 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Latham?
88 games by David Latham 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.