Prepare against Daniel Abrahams
CM · Canada · World #20,635 classical · FIDE ID 2606879
When preparing against Daniel Abrahams, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 487 games by Daniel Abrahams, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Abrahams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Abrahams 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 | 2,052 | 2,185 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,138 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 185 | 94 | 208 | 38.0% |
| As White | 249 | 89 | 56 | 104 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 238 | 96 | 38 | 104 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Abrahams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Abrahams's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 106 | 42.6% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 88 | 35.3% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 32 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 9.2% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues Nf3 (39.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Abrahams usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 57.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 18.4% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Daniel Abrahams's chess games
All 487 games by Daniel Abrahams in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 185 wins, 94 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 41 | 21/5/15 | 51.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 46 | 18/8/20 | 39.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E00 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,634 | 8th London Classic Super rapid | E11 |
| Apr 2019 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,505 | Reykjavik Open | A38 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,501 | Toronto Candidates Blitz Open | A88 |
| Jan 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Apr 2024 | Kirill Klukin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 144 | 67 | 2,187 |
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,915 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,155 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,958 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,231 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,110 |
| ch-Queensland | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Abrahams's chess games?
487 games by Daniel Abrahams, from May 2010 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 Daniel Abrahams has played.
What does Daniel Abrahams play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Daniel Abrahams opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Abrahams answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Abrahams play as White?
As White, Daniel Abrahams's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 51.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Abrahams play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Abrahams most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Daniel Abrahams's FIDE rating?
Daniel Abrahams is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Daniel Abrahams played?
Our database contains 487 games by Daniel Abrahams, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 94 draws, 208 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Abrahams?
487 games by Daniel Abrahams 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.