Prepare against David Nechifor
Spain · World #28,003 classical · FIDE ID 54788455
When preparing against David Nechifor, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by David Nechifor, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Nechifor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Nechifor 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 | 1,999 | 2,108 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,871 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,152 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 532 rated games against 440 different opponents, across 96 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 304 | 128 | 88 | 88 | 42.1% | 1,782 | 1,826 | 16 |
| Rapid | 72 | 37 | 11 | 24 | 51.4% | 1,695 | 1,748 | 10 |
| Blitz | 147 | 86 | 9 | 52 | 58.5% | 1,886 | 1,972 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 236 | 49 | 60 | 127 | 20.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 261 | 188 | 42 | 31 | 72.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 92 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 2,037 | 2,028 |
| 2025 | 118 | 57 | 24 | 37 | 1,981 | 2,046 |
| 2024 | 115 | 63 | 21 | 31 | 1,872 | 1,981 |
| 2023 | 151 | 77 | 32 | 42 | 1,663 | 1,743 |
| 2022 | 91 | 41 | 18 | 32 | 1,586 | 1,597 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1,471 | 1,249 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Nechifor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Nechifor's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nechifor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nechifor usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nechifor usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
David Nechifor's chess games
All 30 games by David Nechifor in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hector Fernando Gomez Sanjuan | 2,235 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | E32 |
| Oct 2025 | Giuseppe Enmanuel Boyer Censore | 2,127 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | B81 |
| Jun 2024 | Egor Seleznev | 1,885 | 4th Alicante Open | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Lorenzo Palomo Monserrat | 1,787 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | D26 |
| Jul 2023 | Mario Sanchez Villodres | 1,474 | ch-ESP U12 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,665 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,377 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| 4th Alicante Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,582 |
| Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
| 3rd San Vicente del Raspeig Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Nechifor's chess games?
30 games by David Nechifor, from Jan 2022 to Oct 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 Nechifor has played.
What does David Nechifor play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, David Nechifor opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Nechifor answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Nechifor play as White?
As White, David Nechifor's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Nechifor play as Black?
As Black, David Nechifor most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is David Nechifor's FIDE rating?
David Nechifor is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Dec 2025).
How many games has David Nechifor played?
Our database contains 30 games by David Nechifor, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Nechifor?
30 games by David Nechifor 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.