Prepare against Nigel R Davies
GM · United Kingdom · World #4,936 classical · FIDE ID 404420
When preparing against Nigel R Davies, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,583 games by Nigel R Davies, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nigel R Davies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel R 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 | 2,275 | 2,523 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,494 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,583 | 576 | 722 | 285 | 36.4% |
| As White | 794 | 329 | 354 | 111 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 789 | 247 | 368 | 174 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel R Davies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel R Davies's side.
First moves as White (794 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 249 | 31.4% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 235 | 29.6% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 143 | 18.0% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 117 | 14.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 48 | 6.0% | 64.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Davies usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Davies usually continues g3 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Davies usually continues g3 (55.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Davies usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 26.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 91 | 26.5% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 83 | 24.1% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 46 | 13.4% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.5% | 70.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 3.2% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 44.1% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 95 | 30.5% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 54 | 17.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.8% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Nigel R Davies's chess games
All 1,583 games by Nigel R Davies in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 576 wins, 722 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 88 | 34/40/14 | 38.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 65 | 33/28/4 | 50.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 60 | 28/24/8 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 48 | 23/19/6 | 47.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 46 | 19/14/13 | 41.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 15/16/6 | 40.5% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 35 | 13/18/4 | 37.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 7/12/3 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 162 | 52/61/49 | 32.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 73 | 23/32/18 | 31.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/22/11 | 38.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 8/27/3 | 21.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 7/20/8 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 30 | 5/15/10 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/13/5 | 37.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/13/1 | 36.4% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,620 | Santa Cruz de la Palma Open | E15 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Baburin | 2,597 | chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | A50 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Goldin | 2,580 | Rishon Le Ziyyon YM | A22 |
| Jan 1990 | Curt Hansen | 2,570 | Graested | B03 |
| Jan 1987 | Bent Larsen | 2,570 | Hastings 8788 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | 1993 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,491 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,558 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,555 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1991 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,452 |
| London WFW | 1991 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,478 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1994 | 24 | 14 | 2,540 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1986 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,365 |
| Hamar Open | 1983 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,420 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter K Wells (10 games) · Keith C Arkell (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel R Davies's chess games?
1,583 games by Nigel R Davies, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nigel R Davies has played.
What does Nigel R Davies play on the first move as White?
Across 794 games with White in our database, Nigel R Davies opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel R Davies answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nigel R Davies play as White?
As White, Nigel R Davies's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (88 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 50.8% win rate); English Opening (60 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 794 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel R Davies play as Black?
As Black, Nigel R Davies most often plays: Modern Defense (162 games, 32.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (73 games, 31.5% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 789 games.
What is Nigel R Davies's FIDE rating?
Nigel R Davies is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Nigel R Davies played?
Our database contains 1,583 games by Nigel R Davies, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 576 wins, 722 draws, 285 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel R Davies?
1,583 games by Nigel R 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.