Prepare against David Kaufman
IM · FIDE · World #743 classical · FIDE ID 34220194
Our database contains 405 games by David Kaufman, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Kaufman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kaufman 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 | 2,481 | 2,481 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,419 | 2,419 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,459 | 2,475 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 206 | 75 | 124 | 50.9% |
| As White | 204 | 108 | 35 | 61 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 201 | 98 | 40 | 63 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kaufman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kaufman's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 83.3% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.4% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.9% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 60.0% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 37 | 38.9% | 67.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
David Kaufman's chess games
All 405 games by David Kaufman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 206 wins, 75 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 34 | 19/6/9 | 55.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,831 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | E48 |
| Apr 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jan 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 240 | 143 | 2,396 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,456 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,527 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| RUDAR 21 GM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,495 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kaufman's chess games?
405 games by David Kaufman, from Mar 2017 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 David Kaufman has played.
What does David Kaufman play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, David Kaufman opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kaufman answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does David Kaufman play as White?
As White, David Kaufman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kaufman play as Black?
As Black, David Kaufman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is David Kaufman's FIDE rating?
David Kaufman is currently rated 2,481 in classical chess, 2,419 in rapid and 2,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Kaufman played?
Our database contains 405 games by David Kaufman, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 75 draws, 124 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kaufman?
405 games by David Kaufman 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.