Prepare against David Ravina
DEU · World #13,288 classical · FIDE ID 12921858
When preparing against David Ravina, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 80 games by David Ravina, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Ravina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Ravina 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 | 2,126 | 2,236 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 37 | 17 | 26 | 46.3% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 47.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2025): 358 rated games against 276 different opponents, across 49 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 | 358 | 163 | 75 | 120 | 45.5% | 1,977 | 2,009 | 19 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 157 | 51 | 27 | 79 | 32.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 135 | 75 | 38 | 22 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 16 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 43 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2,051 | 2,166 |
| 2020 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2,019 | 2,076 |
| 2019 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 | 2,093 |
| 2018 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2,048 | 2,065 |
| 2017 | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2,055 | 2,093 |
| 2016 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 2,014 | 2,164 |
| 2015 | 48 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 2,002 | 1,993 |
| 2014 | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 2,057 | 2,057 |
| 2013 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 1,836 | 1,894 |
| 2012 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 1,812 | 1,887 |
| 2011 | 47 | 19 | 5 | 23 | 1,874 | 1,725 |
| 2010 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1,845 | 1,805 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ravina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ravina's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 72.5% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.0% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ravina usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ravina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ravina usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ravina usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ravina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ravina usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 84.6% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
David Ravina's chess games
All 80 games by David Ravina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Peter Keller | 2,226 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A01 |
| May 2016 | Julian Martin | 2,224 | ch-GER U16 | B21 |
| Jul 2014 | Julian Groetzbach | 2,220 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C63 |
| Oct 2016 | Christian Polster | 2,173 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B32 |
| May 2016 | Samuel Fieberg | 2,159 | ch-GER U16 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2016 | 15 | 7 | 2,056 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,193 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,931 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 1,770 |
| chT-GER Lands U21 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ravina's chess games?
80 games by David Ravina, from Jan 2011 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 Ravina has played.
What does David Ravina play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, David Ravina opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ravina answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does David Ravina play as White?
As White, David Ravina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ravina play as Black?
As Black, David Ravina most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is David Ravina's FIDE rating?
David Ravina is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jun 2017).
How many games has David Ravina played?
Our database contains 80 games by David Ravina, covering Jan 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ravina?
80 games by David Ravina 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.