Prepare against Daniel Clancy
United States · World #34,948 classical · FIDE ID 2026074
Our database contains 57 games by Daniel Clancy, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Clancy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Clancy 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 | 1,959 | 2,182 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,112 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,129 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 13 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Clancy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Clancy's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 80.6% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Clancy usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Clancy usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Clancy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Clancy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Clancy usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Clancy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Daniel Clancy's chess games
All 57 games by Daniel Clancy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Alexander Katz | 2,175 | USA-chT Amateur East | B23 |
| Mar 2009 | Javad Kaberi | 2,148 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | D15 |
| Dec 2018 | Daniel Lowinger | 2,095 | 45th Eastern Open | D78 |
| Feb 2010 | Larry Pugh | 2,047 | USA-chT Amateur East | D56 |
| Mar 2009 | Lluis Delgado Pico | 2,045 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,305 |
| ch-Continental Class | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,060 |
| Eastern Open 46th | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,915 |
| 2nd Washington Open | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,860 |
| 1st Arlington DC Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,129 |
| 45th Eastern Open | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Clancy's chess games?
57 games by Daniel Clancy, from Apr 2005 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 Clancy has played.
What does Daniel Clancy play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel Clancy opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Clancy answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Clancy play as White?
As White, Daniel Clancy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Clancy play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Clancy most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Clancy's FIDE rating?
Daniel Clancy is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Daniel Clancy played?
Our database contains 57 games by Daniel Clancy, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Clancy?
57 games by Daniel Clancy 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.