Prepare against Dorian-Ciprian David
Romania · World #78,875 classical · FIDE ID 1216341
When preparing against Dorian-Ciprian David, expect 1.b4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...a6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 42 games by Dorian-Ciprian David, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dorian-Ciprian David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dorian-Ciprian David 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 | 1,793 | 1,815 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,870 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,796 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 31.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dorian-Ciprian David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dorian-Ciprian David's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 20 | 87.0% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 87% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — David usually continues Bb2 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — David usually continues a3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (5% of these games) — David usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — David usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Dorian-Ciprian David's chess games
All 42 games by Dorian-Ciprian David in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Laszlo Nagy | 1,947 | ch-EU Amateurs U2000 | A00 |
| Feb 2012 | Beniamin Badelita | 1,945 | ch-ROM | B00 |
| Jul 2017 | Jordi Vives Cabau | 1,930 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Mario Drempetic | 1,893 | ch-EU Amateurs U2000 | A00 |
| Jul 2017 | Xavier Colom Andres | 1,874 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,812 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 1,813 |
| 6th Vaujany Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,873 |
| ch-EU Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| 7th Vaujany Open B | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,665 |
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,780 |
| 5th Alexander the Great Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dorian-Ciprian David's chess games?
42 games by Dorian-Ciprian David, from Jul 2006 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 Dorian-Ciprian David has played.
What does Dorian-Ciprian David play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Dorian-Ciprian David opens with 1.b4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.h4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dorian-Ciprian David answers 1...a6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dorian-Ciprian David play as White?
As White, Dorian-Ciprian David's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Kadas Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dorian-Ciprian David play as Black?
As Black, Dorian-Ciprian David most often plays: St. George Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Polish Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Dorian-Ciprian David's FIDE rating?
Dorian-Ciprian David is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Dorian-Ciprian David played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dorian-Ciprian David, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dorian-Ciprian David?
42 games by Dorian-Ciprian David 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.