Prepare against David Serrer
DEU · World #43,565 classical · FIDE ID 356285540
When preparing against David Serrer, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 68.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 141 games by David Serrer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Serrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Serrer 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 | 1,920 | 1,936 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,921 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 76 | 26 | 39 | 53.9% |
| As White | 72 | 40 | 17 | 15 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 36 | 9 | 24 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Serrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Serrer's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 59.7% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 30.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (85.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Serrer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Serrer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Serrer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Serrer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 87.2% | 70.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
David Serrer's chess games
All 141 games by David Serrer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 76 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 17/1/7 | 68.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Maik Richter | 2,168 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | C56 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniela Hoellenriegel | 2,012 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Lennik Rempe | 1,989 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | D35 |
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Lang | 1,983 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D35 |
| Jun 2020 | Luisa Bashylina | 1,968 | GER Pfingstopen U16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 1,812 |
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 10 | 1,844 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,813 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,903 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Serrer's chess games?
141 games by David Serrer, from Apr 2016 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 Serrer has played.
What does David Serrer play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, David Serrer opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Serrer answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does David Serrer play as White?
As White, David Serrer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Serrer play as Black?
As Black, David Serrer most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 68.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is David Serrer's FIDE rating?
David Serrer is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Serrer played?
Our database contains 141 games by David Serrer, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (53.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Serrer?
141 games by David Serrer 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.