Prepare against Torsten David
DEU · World #21,211 classical · FIDE ID 4623134
Our database contains 73 games by Torsten David, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten David's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten 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 | 2,047 | 2,231 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 33 | 21 | 26.0% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten David's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten David's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — David usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — David usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — David usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Torsten David's chess games
All 73 games by Torsten David in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Josef Hochreiter | 2,335 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Martin Grundherr | 2,280 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Christian Rhodin | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord N 9900 | C35 |
| Feb 1994 | Uwe Boehm | 2,200 | Oberliga Bayern 9394 | A46 |
| Nov 2007 | Christian Rathje | 2,151 | Oberliga Nord N 0708 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord N 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,104 |
| BL2-Ost 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,321 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,206 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten David's chess games?
73 games by Torsten David, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Torsten David has played.
What does Torsten David play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Torsten David opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten David answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten David play as White?
As White, Torsten David's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten David play as Black?
As Black, Torsten David most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Torsten David's FIDE rating?
Torsten David is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Torsten David played?
Our database contains 73 games by Torsten David, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten David?
73 games by Torsten 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.