Prepare against Mark Davey
England · World #34,103 classical · FIDE ID 404730
When preparing against Mark Davey, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 112 games by Mark Davey, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mark Davey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Davey 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 | 1,964 | 2,048 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,012 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 34 | 22 | 56 | 30.4% |
| As White | 56 | 14 | 13 | 29 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 9 | 27 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 144 rated games against 138 different opponents, across 43 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 107 | 39 | 23 | 45 | 36.4% | 1,991 | 1,955 | 7 |
| Blitz | 37 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 54.1% | 1,759 | 1,787 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 18 | 14 | 38 | 25.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 48 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 56.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,096 | 1,696 |
| 2025 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,969 | 1,915 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,839 | 1,839 |
| 2021 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,602 | 1,659 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,990 | 2,390 |
| 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1,775 | 1,845 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,109 | 2,059 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2,110 | 1,870 |
| 2016 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1,994 | 1,951 |
| 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2,050 | 2,383 |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2,082 | 2,038 |
| 2013 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2,090 | 1,965 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,202 | 1,282 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2,057 | 1,857 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,066 | 1,966 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,127 | 1,727 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,036 | 2,036 |
Where Mark Davey has played
England (40) · Belgium (2) · Austria (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Davey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Davey's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 76.8% | 31.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 12.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Davey usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Davey usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Davey usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Davey usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Davey usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Davey usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 44.8% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Mark Davey's chess games
All 112 games by Mark Davey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Alexandre Vuilleumier | 2,314 | Leuven Open 25th | C45 |
| Jan 1994 | Lars Hansen | 2,265 | Aarhus Open | C41 |
| Mar 2013 | Ian L Snape | 2,249 | chT2b-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C18 |
| Nov 2019 | Anton van der Weij | 2,195 | Leuven Open | C06 |
| Jan 2013 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,194 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 25th Bunratty Masters Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,224 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,139 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,005 |
| chT2b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,159 |
| chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Davey's chess games?
112 games by Mark Davey, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Mark Davey has played.
What does Mark Davey play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mark Davey opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Davey answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Mark Davey play as White?
As White, Mark Davey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Davey play as Black?
As Black, Mark Davey most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Mark Davey's FIDE rating?
Mark Davey is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (May 2016).
How many games has Mark Davey played?
Our database contains 112 games by Mark Davey, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 56 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Davey?
112 games by Mark Davey 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.