Prepare against David S Tucker
United Kingdom · World #61,479 classical · FIDE ID 408689
When preparing against David S Tucker, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 182 games by David S Tucker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David S Tucker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David S Tucker 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 | 1,850 | 2,117 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,061 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 2,069 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 60 | 67 | 55 | 33.0% |
| As White | 92 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David S Tucker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David S Tucker's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Tucker usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tucker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Tucker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 65.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 34.3% | 54.2% |
David S Tucker's chess games
All 182 games by David S Tucker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 8/11/9 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Jerry F Rudge | 2,110 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B42 |
| Aug 2016 | Gusztav Oltean | 2,082 | 27th ch-NATO | A33 |
| May 2019 | Andrew I Paterson | 2,065 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A49 |
| Apr 2025 | Mark E Page | 2,049 | English Seniors 65+ | B30 |
| Jan 2018 | Kevin P Millward | 2,048 | chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,841 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,916 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David S Tucker's chess games?
182 games by David S Tucker, from Apr 2003 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 S Tucker has played.
What does David S Tucker play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, David S Tucker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David S Tucker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does David S Tucker play as White?
As White, David S Tucker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David S Tucker play as Black?
As Black, David S Tucker most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is David S Tucker's FIDE rating?
David S Tucker is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2012).
How many games has David S Tucker played?
Our database contains 182 games by David S Tucker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David S Tucker?
182 games by David S Tucker 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.