Prepare against Daniel Bray
PRT · World #8,147 classical · FIDE ID 1914073
Our database contains 126 games by Daniel Bray, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Bray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Bray 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,086 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,142 | Apr 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 58 | 26 | 42 | 46.0% |
| As White | 64 | 36 | 11 | 17 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Bray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Bray's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 59.4% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.4% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bray usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bray usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bray usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bray usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bray usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bray usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 81.8% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Daniel Bray's chess games
All 126 games by Daniel Bray in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 58 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,442 | Leiria Open 5th | A87 |
| Jul 2023 | Alex Garrido Outon | 2,403 | chT-POR | B94 |
| Jul 2015 | David Pires Tavares Martins | 2,339 | chT-POR Districts | A96 |
| Mar 2012 | Jorge Viterbo Ferreira | 2,339 | ch-POR U18 | A13 |
| Feb 2013 | Luka Draskovic | 2,293 | 29th Cappelle Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,207 |
| chT-POR | 2023 | 18 | 3 | 2,211 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2012 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,984 |
| 41st Barbera del Valles Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Bray's chess games?
126 games by Daniel Bray, from Apr 2009 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 Daniel Bray has played.
What does Daniel Bray play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Daniel Bray opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Bray answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel Bray play as White?
As White, Daniel Bray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Bray play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Bray most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Daniel Bray's FIDE rating?
Daniel Bray is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Bray played?
Our database contains 126 games by Daniel Bray, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Bray?
126 games by Daniel Bray 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.