Prepare against David Leroy Debblay
Liberia · World #36,139 classical · FIDE ID 22600876
When preparing against David Leroy Debblay, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (38%).
Our database contains 43 games by David Leroy Debblay, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Leroy Debblay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Leroy Debblay 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 | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,033 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 41.9% |
| As White | 23 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 60.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Leroy Debblay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Leroy Debblay's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Debblay usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Debblay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Debblay usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Debblay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Debblay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Debblay usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
David Leroy Debblay's chess games
All 43 games by David Leroy Debblay in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 18 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Miguel Ramos | 2,032 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Moges,Flawer Habtu | 1,996 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D93 |
| Sep 2026 | Hadji Saidou Nourou BA El | 1,957 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B11 |
| Sep 2026 | William Van Rensselaer | 1,939 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E60 |
| Sep 2024 | Peter Mafnas | 1,886 | Olympiad-45 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| Africa zt 4.2 Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,836 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,550 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,946 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,891 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Leroy Debblay's chess games?
43 games by David Leroy Debblay, from Feb 2021 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 Leroy Debblay has played.
What does David Leroy Debblay play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, David Leroy Debblay opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Leroy Debblay answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does David Leroy Debblay play as White?
As White, David Leroy Debblay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Leroy Debblay play as Black?
As Black, David Leroy Debblay most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is David Leroy Debblay's FIDE rating?
David Leroy Debblay is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Sep 2026).
How many games has David Leroy Debblay played?
Our database contains 43 games by David Leroy Debblay, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Leroy Debblay?
43 games by David Leroy Debblay 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.