Prepare against David W Fryer
United Kingdom · World #42,351 classical · FIDE ID 406384
Our database contains 230 games by David W Fryer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David W Fryer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David W Fryer 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 | 1,924 | 2,104 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,003 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,967 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 75 | 55 | 100 | 32.6% |
| As White | 118 | 47 | 31 | 40 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 28 | 24 | 60 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David W Fryer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David W Fryer's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 88.1% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fryer usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fryer usually continues d3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fryer usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Fryer usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fryer usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Fryer usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 46.9% | 26.1% |
| d6 | 18 | 36.7% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.0% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
David W Fryer's chess games
All 230 games by David W Fryer 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: 75 wins, 55 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C29 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Alex L Therrien | 2,278 | Paignton Open | B26 |
| Dec 2003 | Mark Lyell | 2,272 | Hastings Challengers 0304 | C50 |
| Sep 2005 | John F Wheeler | 2,231 | Paignton Open | A57 |
| Sep 2006 | Robert M Taylor | 2,221 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Dec 2007 | Vincent Heinis | 2,202 | 83rd Hastings Masters Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,871 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 83rd Hastings Masters Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 82nd Hastings Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David W Fryer's chess games?
230 games by David W Fryer, 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 W Fryer has played.
What does David W Fryer play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, David W Fryer opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David W Fryer answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does David W Fryer play as White?
As White, David W Fryer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 46.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David W Fryer play as Black?
As Black, David W Fryer most often plays: Philidor (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is David W Fryer's FIDE rating?
David W Fryer is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2007).
How many games has David W Fryer played?
Our database contains 230 games by David W Fryer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 55 draws, 100 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David W Fryer?
230 games by David W Fryer 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.