Prepare against Daniel Chan
Argentina · World #70,557 classical · FIDE ID 142050
When preparing against Daniel Chan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Chan, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Chan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Chan 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 | 1,819 | 1,930 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 24.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Chan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Chan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Daniel Chan's chess games
All 33 games by Daniel Chan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Roman Herrmann | 2,019 | 92nd ch-ARG sf | A48 |
| Oct 2018 | Dario Moreno | 1,842 | ch-ARG Seniors 50/65 | A48 |
| Jul 2017 | Jorge Miguel Guelman | 1,601 | 92nd ch-ARG sf | A45 |
| Mar 2018 | Haukur Halldorsson | 1,569 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Mar 2018 | Benedikt Briem | 1,560 | Reykjavik Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 50/65 | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,887 |
| Buenos Aires U2200 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,603 |
| Moron Philidor CC Open 17th | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-ARG U2000 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Chan's chess games?
33 games by Daniel Chan, from Nov 2015 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 Chan has played.
What does Daniel Chan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Daniel Chan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Chan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Chan play as White?
As White, Daniel Chan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Chan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Chan most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Daniel Chan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Chan is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Daniel Chan played?
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Chan, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Chan?
33 games by Daniel Chan 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.