Prepare against Eldin David
Norway · World #34,539 classical · FIDE ID 1529080
Our database contains 39 games by Eldin David, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eldin David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldin 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 | 1,961 | 2,066 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,998 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,012 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 28.2% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldin David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldin David's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — David usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Eldin David's chess games
All 39 games by Eldin David in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | KV. Shantharam | 2,310 | Peer Gynt | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Arne Schjonsby | 2,260 | chT-NOR east | E24 |
| Jan 2002 | Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe | 2,235 | chT-NOR qualifier | E38 |
| Dec 2024 | J Ask | 2,081 | Karlstad Open | A50 |
| Jul 2023 | Finn Egeland | 1,902 | chB-NOR | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 7 | 5 | 2,431 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 7 | 1 | 1,913 |
| Peer Gynt | 1991 | 6 | 1 | 2,086 |
| chT-NOR middle | 1992 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Gausdal Int | 1992 | 4 | 0 | 1,975 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,964 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,064 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldin David's chess games?
39 games by Eldin David, from Jan 2018 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 Eldin David has played.
What does Eldin David play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Eldin David opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldin David answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Eldin David play as White?
As White, Eldin David's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldin David play as Black?
As Black, Eldin David most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Eldin David's FIDE rating?
Eldin David is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Eldin David played?
Our database contains 39 games by Eldin David, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldin David?
39 games by Eldin 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.