Prepare against David Pantic
France · World #46,504 classical · FIDE ID 656461
Our database contains 62 games by David Pantic, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Pantic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pantic 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 | 1,907 | 2,045 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,908 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 31 | 9 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pantic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pantic's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 36.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pantic usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Pantic usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Pantic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 37% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Pantic usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pantic usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Pantic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Pantic's chess games
All 62 games by David Pantic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A40 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | David Blot | 2,033 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A24 |
| Dec 2004 | Dominique Laurent | 2,007 | 07th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B07 |
| Jan 2006 | Olivier Le Ray | 1,984 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B07 |
| Dec 2005 | Dimitry Pantelic | 1,980 | 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A01 |
| Oct 2007 | Rudy Mabelly | 1,980 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2004 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,744 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 5th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-Yvelines | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,734 |
| 07th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,943 |
| 6th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pantic's chess games?
62 games by David Pantic, from Jul 2006 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 Pantic has played.
What does David Pantic play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, David Pantic opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.b3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pantic answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Pantic play as White?
As White, David Pantic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pantic play as Black?
As Black, David Pantic most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is David Pantic's FIDE rating?
David Pantic is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jan 2007).
How many games has David Pantic played?
Our database contains 62 games by David Pantic, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pantic?
62 games by David Pantic 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.