Prepare against David Okike
CM · NGA · World #14,460 classical · FIDE ID 8500134
When preparing against David Okike, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,218 games by David Okike, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Okike's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Okike 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 | 2,112 | 2,212 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,229 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,262 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,218 | 487 | 136 | 595 | 40.0% |
| As White | 601 | 270 | 72 | 259 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 617 | 217 | 64 | 336 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Okike's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Okike's side.
First moves as White (601 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 599 | 99.7% | 51.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Okike usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Okike usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Okike usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.e3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Okike usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 259 | 89.9% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 27 | 9.4% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 220 | 99.5% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
David Okike's chess games
All 1,218 games by David Okike in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 487 wins, 136 draws, 595 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 99 | 45/12/42 | 45.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 31/10/28 | 44.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 20/3/30 | 37.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 17/1/15 | 51.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 12/6/14 | 37.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 14/0/6 | 70.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 135 | 52/8/75 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 60 | 22/9/29 | 36.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 58 | 19/6/33 | 32.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 13/3/21 | 35.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/5/18 | 32.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/1/15 | 38.5% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Daniil Dubov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2024 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Feb 2021 | Jiri Stocek | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Jul 2020 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,545 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Nov 2020 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,535 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 988 | 436 | 2,200 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,195 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 2,024 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,171 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 8 | 2,300 |
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Okike's chess games?
1,218 games by David Okike, from Apr 2003 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 Okike has played.
What does David Okike play on the first move as White?
Across 601 games with White in our database, David Okike opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Okike answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does David Okike play as White?
As White, David Okike's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 44.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (53 games, 37.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 601 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Okike play as Black?
As Black, David Okike most often plays: Sicilian (135 games, 38.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (58 games, 32.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 617 games.
What is David Okike's FIDE rating?
David Okike is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Mar 2016).
How many games has David Okike played?
Our database contains 1,218 games by David Okike, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 487 wins, 136 draws, 595 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Okike?
1,218 games by David Okike 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.