Prepare against Jason S. Davies
ZAF · World #25,180 classical · FIDE ID 14303582
When preparing against Jason S. Davies, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jason S. Davies, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jason S. Davies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jason S. Davies 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 | 2,017 | 2,126 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 48.7% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jason S. Davies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jason S. Davies's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Davies usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Davies usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Davies usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Davies usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Davies usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Jason S. Davies's chess games
All 39 games by Jason S. Davies in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Eesha Karavade | 2,343 | ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | A17 |
| Jun 2011 | Donaldo Paiva | 2,156 | ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | E99 |
| May 2014 | John Duneas | 2,103 | Centurion Capablanca FM | E99 |
| May 2014 | Jacques C. Meintjes | 1,975 | Centurion Capablanca FM | B23 |
| May 2014 | Eben Mare | 1,967 | Centurion Capablanca FM | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,772 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| Centurion Capablanca FM | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,281 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,213 |
| 23rd BCC Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jason S. Davies's chess games?
39 games by Jason S. Davies, from Sep 2009 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 Jason S. Davies has played.
What does Jason S. Davies play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jason S. Davies opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jason S. Davies answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jason S. Davies play as White?
As White, Jason S. Davies's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jason S. Davies play as Black?
As Black, Jason S. Davies most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jason S. Davies's FIDE rating?
Jason S. Davies is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Jason S. Davies played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jason S. Davies, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jason S. Davies?
39 games by Jason S. Davies 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.