Prepare against David Osvald
Slovakia · World #54,646 classical · FIDE ID 14974398
Our database contains 55 games by David Osvald, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Osvald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Osvald 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 | 1,875 | 1,909 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,824 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Osvald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Osvald's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Osvald usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Osvald usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Osvald usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Osvald usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Osvald usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
David Osvald's chess games
All 55 games by David Osvald in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Mladen Sipka | 1,954 | Slovakia Open | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Miroslav Mandak | 1,927 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | A34 |
| Apr 2024 | Andrej Mantic | 1,855 | ch-SVK U16 | C02 |
| Apr 2024 | Dominik Hitka | 1,854 | ch-SVK U16 | E91 |
| Apr 2024 | Richard Hasala | 1,851 | ch-SVK U16 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 1,550 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,001 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Modra Open | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,199 |
| Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,767 |
| ♞ Bratislavské šachové leto "A" štandard FIDE 3.8.-7.8.2026, 40. ročník Open Doprastav / Memoriál Ernesta Nového | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| 50th Bratislava Rintel Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Osvald's chess games?
55 games by David Osvald, from Oct 2022 to Aug 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 Osvald has played.
What does David Osvald play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, David Osvald opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Osvald answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does David Osvald play as White?
As White, David Osvald's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Osvald play as Black?
As Black, David Osvald most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is David Osvald's FIDE rating?
David Osvald is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Osvald played?
Our database contains 55 games by David Osvald, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Osvald?
55 games by David Osvald 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.