Prepare against David Wise
United Kingdom · World #21,282 classical · FIDE ID 405825
Our database contains 60 games by David Wise, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Wise's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Wise 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 | 2,046 | 2,228 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Wise's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Wise's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Wise usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wise usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Wise usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wise usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Wise usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Wise usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Wise's chess games
All 60 games by David Wise in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 30 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Richard Lobo | 2,261 | ch-GBR Open | E91 |
| Aug 2006 | Chris S Jones | 2,110 | ch-GBR Open | C56 |
| Oct 2025 | Toby Quaite | 2,106 | Scarborough Congress | D04 |
| Aug 2007 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,086 | ch-GBR 94th | C77 |
| Jul 2007 | Meri Grigoryan | 2,048 | ch-GBR 94th | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 46th Torquay Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,667 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,194 |
| chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Wise's chess games?
60 games by David Wise, from Apr 2003 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 Wise has played.
What does David Wise play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, David Wise opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Wise answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does David Wise play as White?
As White, David Wise's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Wise play as Black?
As Black, David Wise most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is David Wise's FIDE rating?
David Wise is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David Wise played?
Our database contains 60 games by David Wise, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 30 draws, 15 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Wise?
60 games by David Wise 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.