Prepare against David Tran
Hungary · World #6,187 classical · FIDE ID 790630
Our database contains 146 games by David Tran, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Tran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Tran 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,226 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 58 | 39 | 49 | 39.7% |
| As White | 66 | 30 | 19 | 17 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Tran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Tran's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tran usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tran usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 97.3% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Tran's chess games
All 146 games by David Tran in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 58 wins, 39 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dragos Ceres | 2,317 | 38th Mukachevo Rating | C70 |
| Jan 2019 | Zoltan Becskei | 2,308 | 36th Mukachevo Rating | A26 |
| Feb 2024 | Miklos Halak | 2,235 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | C47 |
| Mar 2019 | Janelle Mae Frayna | 2,201 | 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | E63 |
| Mar 2019 | Diajeng Theresa Singgih | 2,164 | 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U14 | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 2,057 |
| 38th Mukachevo Rating | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,094 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,065 |
| 36th Mukachevo Rating | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| 9th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,094 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,056 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Tran's chess games?
146 games by David Tran, from Dec 2015 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 Tran has played.
What does David Tran play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, David Tran opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Tran answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does David Tran play as White?
As White, David Tran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Tran play as Black?
As Black, David Tran most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is David Tran's FIDE rating?
David Tran is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Tran played?
Our database contains 146 games by David Tran, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 39 draws, 49 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Tran?
146 games by David Tran 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.