Prepare against Dan Ranario
United States · World #16,785 classical · FIDE ID 2023369
When preparing against Dan Ranario, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Dan Ranario, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dan Ranario's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Ranario 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 | 2,088 | 2,103 | Nov 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,092 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 45.7% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Ranario's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Ranario's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ranario usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ranario usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ranario usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ranario usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ranario usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ranario usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Dan Ranario's chess games
All 35 games by Dan Ranario in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Ales ml. Lazar | 2,252 | 21st ch-NATO | C68 |
| Aug 2008 | Aurelio Sanchez Garcia | 2,130 | 19th ch-NATO | D02 |
| Oct 2010 | Krzysztof Kapral | 2,127 | 21st ch-NATO | D32 |
| Oct 2010 | Matej Kersic | 2,124 | 21st ch-NATO | B53 |
| Aug 2013 | Gokhan Narman | 2,102 | 24th ch-NATO | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,052 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,299 |
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,146 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Ranario's chess games?
35 games by Dan Ranario, from Oct 2004 to Nov 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 Dan Ranario has played.
What does Dan Ranario play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Dan Ranario opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Ranario answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dan Ranario play as White?
As White, Dan Ranario's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Ranario play as Black?
As Black, Dan Ranario most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dan Ranario's FIDE rating?
Dan Ranario is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Dan Ranario played?
Our database contains 35 games by Dan Ranario, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Ranario?
35 games by Dan Ranario 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.