Prepare against Anton Darnell
Sweden · World #19,681 classical · FIDE ID 1720244
Our database contains 160 games by Anton Darnell, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Darnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Darnell 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 | 2,060 | 2,110 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 40 | 45 | 75 | 25.0% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 19 | 27 | 45 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Darnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Darnell's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 81.2% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 11.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Darnell usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Darnell usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Darnell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Darnell usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Darnell usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Darnell usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 47.2% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 52.9% | 19.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 35.3% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Anton Darnell's chess games
All 160 games by Anton Darnell in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 45 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,338 | Reykjavik Open | D70 |
| Mar 2015 | Goran L. 1956 Andersson | 2,161 | chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | E63 |
| Jul 2017 | Bror Thanke | 2,157 | chB-NOR | B57 |
| Jul 2016 | Manuel Jordan Arenas | 2,132 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | E39 |
| Jan 2016 | Peter Kalthoff | 2,132 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 1,867 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,957 |
| 25th ch-EU U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,102 |
| Kvisla | 2021 | 9 | 0 | 1,896 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,856 |
| 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Darnell's chess games?
160 games by Anton Darnell, from May 2012 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 Anton Darnell has played.
What does Anton Darnell play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Anton Darnell opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Darnell answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Anton Darnell play as White?
As White, Anton Darnell's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Darnell play as Black?
As Black, Anton Darnell most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Anton Darnell's FIDE rating?
Anton Darnell is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Anton Darnell played?
Our database contains 160 games by Anton Darnell, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 45 draws, 75 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Darnell?
160 games by Anton Darnell 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.