Prepare against David Walshaw
United Kingdom · World #111,771 classical · FIDE ID 422967
When preparing against David Walshaw, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.3% over 43 games.
Our database contains 136 games by David Walshaw, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Walshaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Walshaw 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 | 1,696 | 1,831 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 51 | 28 | 57 | 37.5% |
| As White | 70 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Walshaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Walshaw's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 88.6% | 58.1% |
| a3 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Walshaw usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Walshaw usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Walshaw usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.a3 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Walshaw usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Walshaw usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 75.0% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
David Walshaw's chess games
All 136 games by David Walshaw in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 51 wins, 28 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 10/9/24 | 23.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Athar Ansari | 1,955 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A29 |
| Oct 2011 | Wiatt Ropp | 1,874 | High Wycombe e2e4 Major | B06 |
| Jan 2020 | John S Garnett | 1,865 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | B06 |
| Jan 2019 | Andy Bagley | 1,855 | 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A00 |
| Apr 2018 | Kevin J Wilson | 1,848 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
| Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 128 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,686 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1850 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,644 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Intermediate Open 03 | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,719 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Walshaw's chess games?
136 games by David Walshaw, from Nov 2011 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 Walshaw has played.
What does David Walshaw play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, David Walshaw opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Walshaw answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does David Walshaw play as White?
As White, David Walshaw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Walshaw play as Black?
As Black, David Walshaw most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is David Walshaw's FIDE rating?
David Walshaw is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Nov 2011).
How many games has David Walshaw played?
Our database contains 136 games by David Walshaw, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 28 draws, 57 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Walshaw?
136 games by David Walshaw 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.