Prepare against Edwin David
Norway · World #11,937 classical · FIDE ID 1501178
Our database contains 109 games by Edwin David, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin 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 | 2,142 | 2,277 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,247 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,225 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 41 | 41 | 27 | 37.6% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin David's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — David usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Edwin David's chess games
All 109 games by Edwin David 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: 41 wins, 41 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Joachim Thomassen | 2,400 | ch-NOR | B20 |
| Oct 2017 | Johannes Haug | 2,379 | chT-NOR Club | E46 |
| Aug 2008 | Jan Sosna | 2,379 | Stare Mesto Open | D02 |
| Nov 2008 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,347 | chT-NOR 0809 | C01 |
| Jan 2007 | Espen Lie | 2,335 | chT-NOR 0607 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,225 |
| 29th Aegean Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,304 |
| ch-NOR | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| chT-NOR 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-NOR 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,313 |
| chT-NOR 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,196 |
| chT-NOR 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin David's chess games?
109 games by Edwin David, 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 Edwin David has played.
What does Edwin David play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Edwin David opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin David answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Edwin David play as White?
As White, Edwin David's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin David play as Black?
As Black, Edwin David most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Edwin David's FIDE rating?
Edwin David is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Edwin David played?
Our database contains 109 games by Edwin David, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 41 draws, 27 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin David?
109 games by Edwin 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.