Prepare against Tony J Davis
CM · Australia · World #85,026 classical · FIDE ID 3205550
When preparing against Tony J Davis, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Tony J Davis, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tony J Davis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony J Davis 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 | 1,773 | 2,062 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,800 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 102 | 42 | 133 | 36.8% |
| As White | 142 | 62 | 19 | 61 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 40 | 23 | 72 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony J Davis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony J Davis's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 64.1% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 19 | 13.4% | 52.6% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 12.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.5% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Davis usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Davis usually continues Nc3 (31.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Davis usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Davis usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Davis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 52.4% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.1% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 72.3% | 30.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Tony J Davis's chess games
All 277 games by Tony J Davis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 102 wins, 42 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Bobby Cheng | 2,336 | Melbourne Victorian Open | C14 |
| Jan 2009 | Kevin Tan | 2,252 | Australian Open | A40 |
| Mar 2011 | Carl Gorka | 2,195 | Begonia Open 45th | C28 |
| Jan 2009 | Johnny Bolens | 2,180 | Australian Open | B00 |
| Jan 2009 | Nermin Jakirlic | 2,162 | Australian Open | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 51 | 26.5 | 1,821 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,993 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 20 | 9 | 1,826 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 2,027 |
| Adelaide Young Masters | 1988 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,951 |
| Guam Inv | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony J Davis's chess games?
277 games by Tony J Davis, from Apr 2005 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 Tony J Davis has played.
What does Tony J Davis play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Tony J Davis opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony J Davis answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tony J Davis play as White?
As White, Tony J Davis's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony J Davis play as Black?
As Black, Tony J Davis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Tony J Davis's FIDE rating?
Tony J Davis is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tony J Davis played?
Our database contains 277 games by Tony J Davis, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 42 draws, 133 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony J Davis?
277 games by Tony J Davis 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.