Prepare against David Wilson
JCI · World #104,204 classical · FIDE ID 15600238
When preparing against David Wilson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 68 games by David Wilson, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Wilson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Wilson 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 | 1,717 | 1,768 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 15 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Wilson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Wilson's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wilson usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Wilson usually continues Bc4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wilson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
David Wilson's chess games
All 68 games by David Wilson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Richard Pollock | 2,072 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C00 |
| May 2007 | Theo Albrecht | 2,025 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Davies | 2,001 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B34 |
| Aug 2009 | Miroljub Gagic | 1,895 | Paracin Open | B55 |
| Feb 2007 | Elliott Auckland | 1,850 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| Paracin Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,874 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,905 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,882 |
| Jersey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,607 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Wilson's chess games?
68 games by David Wilson, from Jun 2016 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 Wilson has played.
What does David Wilson play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, David Wilson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Wilson answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Wilson play as White?
As White, David Wilson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Wilson play as Black?
As Black, David Wilson most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David Wilson's FIDE rating?
David Wilson is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Apr 2025).
How many games has David Wilson played?
Our database contains 68 games by David Wilson, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Wilson?
68 games by David Wilson 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.