Prepare against Silas David
Norway · World #108,006 classical · FIDE ID 1573926
When preparing against Silas David, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Silas David, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Silas David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silas David 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 | 1,707 | 1,749 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,875 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,794 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silas David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silas David's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — David usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Silas David's chess games
All 37 games by Silas David in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tormod Antonsen | 1,692 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A49 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonathan Froyshov | 1,657 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Bjorn Johansen | 1,650 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Noralf Dybvik | 1,635 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Tommy Matysiak | 1,600 | Kragerø Grand Prix 2025 - VT TOUR | B | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,725 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,323 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2025 - VT TOUR | B | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | 2 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,786 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2024 - 20 år | B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silas David's chess games?
37 games by Silas David, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Silas David has played.
What does Silas David play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Silas David opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silas David answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Silas David play as White?
As White, Silas David's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silas David play as Black?
As Black, Silas David most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Silas David's FIDE rating?
Silas David is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Silas David played?
Our database contains 37 games by Silas David, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silas David?
37 games by Silas David 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.