Prepare against Holden Davis
United Kingdom · World #44,228 classical · FIDE ID 440019
When preparing against Holden Davis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Holden Davis, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holden Davis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holden Davis 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 | 1,916 | 1,930 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 50 | 25 | 60 | 37.0% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 26 | 10 | 32 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holden Davis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holden Davis's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 47.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (33.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Davis usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 97.3% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Holden Davis's chess games
All 135 games by Holden Davis in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 25 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 31 | 7/7/17 | 22.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Harry Grieve | 2,355 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | B22 |
| May 2020 | Daniel GH Gallagher | 2,205 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | C06 |
| Dec 2019 | Daniel Johnson | 2,186 | 11th London Classic Open | A85 |
| Apr 2020 | Philip Hayward | 2,080 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C06 |
| Oct 2015 | Leo Boitel | 2,067 | Rotterdam Basamro Blitz Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,828 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,940 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz B | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,929 |
| Rotterdam Basamro Blitz Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holden Davis's chess games?
135 games by Holden Davis, from Feb 2015 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 Holden Davis has played.
What does Holden Davis play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Holden Davis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holden Davis answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Holden Davis play as White?
As White, Holden Davis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (31 games, 22.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holden Davis play as Black?
As Black, Holden Davis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Holden Davis's FIDE rating?
Holden Davis is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Holden Davis played?
Our database contains 135 games by Holden Davis, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 25 draws, 60 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holden Davis?
135 games by Holden Davis 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.