Prepare against Damian Daniel
CM · Poland · World #12,549 classical · FIDE ID 1183621
Our database contains 314 games by Damian Daniel, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Daniel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Daniel 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 | 2,134 | 2,209 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,123 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,133 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 108 | 86 | 120 | 34.4% |
| As White | 157 | 62 | 45 | 50 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 157 | 46 | 41 | 70 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Daniel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Daniel's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 80.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 12.7% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Daniel usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 61.8% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 19.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Damian Daniel's chess games
All 314 games by Damian Daniel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 108 wins, 86 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,546 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Feb 2022 | Dmitriy Khegay | 2,539 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Dec 2021 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,404 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Jul 2019 | Pekka Koykka | 2,402 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | D00 |
| Jan 2021 | Piotr Piesik | 2,400 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 69 | 27 | 2,205 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 49 | 26.5 | 2,184 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,146 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,151 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,951 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Mem | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,837 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Daniel's chess games?
314 games by Damian Daniel, from Mar 2011 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 Damian Daniel has played.
What does Damian Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Damian Daniel opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Daniel answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Damian Daniel play as White?
As White, Damian Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Damian Daniel most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Damian Daniel's FIDE rating?
Damian Daniel is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Damian Daniel played?
Our database contains 314 games by Damian Daniel, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 86 draws, 120 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Daniel?
314 games by Damian Daniel 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.