Prepare against Daniel Cawdery
IM · ZAF · World #3,710 classical · FIDE ID 14300249
Our database contains 650 games by Daniel Cawdery, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Cawdery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Cawdery 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 | 2,312 | 2,449 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,436 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,348 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 650 | 260 | 248 | 142 | 40.0% |
| As White | 340 | 164 | 113 | 63 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 310 | 96 | 135 | 79 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Cawdery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Cawdery's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 331 | 97.4% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 91.0% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 96.7% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
Daniel Cawdery's chess games
All 650 games by Daniel Cawdery in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 248 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 68 | 33/21/14 | 48.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 12/16/8 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 6/17/10 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 8/20/5 | 24.2% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ahmed Adly | 2,620 | ch-Africa | D78 |
| Apr 2014 | Andrey Zhigalko | 2,600 | 5th Lille Luce Open | B83 |
| Sep 2016 | Davit Shengelia | 2,573 | Olympiad-42 | D70 |
| Aug 2015 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,558 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | B19 |
| Feb 2017 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,548 | PRO League Eastern | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 82 | 49.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-Africa | 2017 | 35 | 23 | 2,453 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 21 | 16 | 2,316 |
| Wch U12 | 1994 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,130 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2020 | 19 | 13 | 2,441 |
| PRO League Eastern | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| Wch U14 | 1996 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,249 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Watu Kobese (17 games) · Calvin John Klaasen (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Cawdery's chess games?
650 games by Daniel Cawdery, from Apr 2003 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 Cawdery has played.
What does Daniel Cawdery play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Daniel Cawdery opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Cawdery answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Cawdery play as White?
As White, Daniel Cawdery's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 48.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Cawdery play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Cawdery most often plays: English Opening (33 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Daniel Cawdery's FIDE rating?
Daniel Cawdery is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Daniel Cawdery played?
Our database contains 650 games by Daniel Cawdery, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 248 draws, 142 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Cawdery?
650 games by Daniel Cawdery 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.