Prepare against Daniel Barrish
FM · ZAF · World #6,109 classical · FIDE ID 14304600
Our database contains 421 games by Daniel Barrish, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Barrish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Barrish 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 | 2,245 | 2,363 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,252 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,252 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 150 | 126 | 145 | 35.6% |
| As White | 212 | 84 | 60 | 68 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 209 | 66 | 66 | 77 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Barrish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Barrish's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 85.4% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 30 | 14.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barrish usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Barrish usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Barrish usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barrish usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Barrish usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Barrish usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 64.4% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 21.2% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.5% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 88.3% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
Daniel Barrish's chess games
All 421 games by Daniel Barrish in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 150 wins, 126 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/9/14 | 37.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,678 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | E27 |
| Aug 2022 | Ahmed Adly | 2,582 | Olympiad-44 | A08 |
| Sep 2024 | Luis Paulo Supi | 2,570 | Olympiad-45 | D61 |
| Jun 2016 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,506 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A85 |
| Jul 2019 | Ori Kobo | 2,484 | 12th Paleochora Open | E27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 41 | 27 | 2,310 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,136 |
| Wch U10 | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,385 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Calvin John Klaasen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Barrish's chess games?
421 games by Daniel Barrish, from Sep 2009 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 Barrish has played.
What does Daniel Barrish play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Daniel Barrish opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Barrish answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Daniel Barrish play as White?
As White, Daniel Barrish's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Barrish play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Barrish most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Daniel Barrish's FIDE rating?
Daniel Barrish is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Daniel Barrish played?
Our database contains 421 games by Daniel Barrish, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 126 draws, 145 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Barrish?
421 games by Daniel Barrish 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.