Prepare against David Lettington
United Kingdom · World #99,455 classical · FIDE ID 410225
When preparing against David Lettington, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 31 games by David Lettington, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lettington's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lettington 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 | 1,731 | 1,791 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,755 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 19.4% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lettington's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lettington's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 73.7% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lettington usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lettington usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Lettington usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 16% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lettington usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Lettington usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
David Lettington's chess games
All 31 games by David Lettington 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Toby Balouka-Myers | 1,592 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A05 |
| Mar 2017 | Sarah Rowles | 1,540 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A05 |
| Apr 2017 | Raphael Balouka-Myers | 1,480 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A11 |
| Dec 2018 | Nandinee Thatte | 1,411 | 10th London Classic U1825 Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,697 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,282 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,444 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,594 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,593 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lettington's chess games?
31 games by David Lettington, 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 Lettington has played.
What does David Lettington play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Lettington opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lettington answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does David Lettington play as White?
As White, David Lettington's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lettington play as Black?
As Black, David Lettington most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is David Lettington's FIDE rating?
David Lettington is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Lettington played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Lettington, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lettington?
31 games by David Lettington 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.