Prepare against Dan Waller
United Kingdom · World #18,173 classical · FIDE ID 451053
Our database contains 87 games by Dan Waller, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Waller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Waller 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 | 2,073 | 2,136 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,111 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,068 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 35 | 22 | 30 | 40.2% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Waller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Waller's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Waller usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Waller usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Waller usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
Dan Waller's chess games
All 87 games by Dan Waller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 35 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Philip J Crocker | 2,196 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C58 |
| May 2024 | Adam Bremner | 2,187 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C29 |
| Jan 2023 | Freddie Hand | 2,185 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C29 |
| Mar 2023 | Sarah N Longson | 2,169 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B27 |
| Jan 2018 | Ryszard Maciol | 2,163 | Shropshire Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRB Universities | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Waller's chess games?
87 games by Dan Waller, from May 2017 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 Dan Waller has played.
What does Dan Waller play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Dan Waller opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Waller answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Dan Waller play as White?
As White, Dan Waller's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Waller play as Black?
As Black, Dan Waller most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Dan Waller's FIDE rating?
Dan Waller is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (May 2023).
How many games has Dan Waller played?
Our database contains 87 games by Dan Waller, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Waller?
87 games by Dan Waller 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.