Prepare against David Shapland
United Kingdom · World #65,614 classical · FIDE ID 456560
When preparing against David Shapland, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 40 games by David Shapland, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Shapland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Shapland 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 | 1,836 | 1,849 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 47.5% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Shapland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Shapland's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shapland usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shapland usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Shapland usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shapland usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shapland usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
David Shapland's chess games
All 40 games by David Shapland in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Barry Hymer | 2,042 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A73 |
| Sep 2020 | Nigel John Moyse | 2,036 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | B07 |
| Sep 2020 | Philip J Gregory | 2,028 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | C54 |
| Nov 2020 | Joshua Blinkhorn | 1,915 | Witney Online Congress Open 1st | C56 |
| Apr 2021 | Oleg Cukovs | 1,855 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Witney Online Congress Open 1st | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| 25th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1,577 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,748 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Shapland's chess games?
40 games by David Shapland, from Sep 2018 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 Shapland has played.
What does David Shapland play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, David Shapland opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Shapland answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does David Shapland play as White?
As White, David Shapland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Shapland play as Black?
As Black, David Shapland most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is David Shapland's FIDE rating?
David Shapland is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Oct 2025).
How many games has David Shapland played?
Our database contains 40 games by David Shapland, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Shapland?
40 games by David Shapland 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.