Prepare against Daniel Cossette
Canada · World #49,773 classical · FIDE ID 2615320
Our database contains 290 games by Daniel Cossette, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Cossette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Cossette 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 | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 146 | 62 | 82 | 50.3% |
| As White | 147 | 82 | 28 | 37 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 64 | 34 | 45 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Cossette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Cossette's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 89.1% | 70.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 10.9% | 21.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cossette usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cossette usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cossette usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 21.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Cossette usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Cossette usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cossette usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 98.2% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Cossette's chess games
All 290 games by Daniel Cossette in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 146 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 12 | 11/1/0 | 91.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 10/7/15 | 31.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Hrivnak | 2,238 | Pere Noel Open 2025 | B50 |
| Jan 1997 | Lefong Hua | 2,220 | ch-Montreal | B25 |
| Nov 2014 | Stephane Beaudoin | 2,159 | Charlesbourg Olympiade | B33 |
| Oct 2011 | Roland Chabot | 2,155 | ch-Quebec Elite | D34 |
| Jan 1995 | Francisco RA Gomez | 2,150 | North Bay Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,905 |
| Quebec Alekhine | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,096 |
| Quebec Millenium | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,036 |
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 13 | 4 | 2,054 |
| Quebec Capablanca | 2018 | 12 | 10 | 2,020 |
| Quebec Khalif | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,141 |
| Gatineau Roger Roy Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Hull CC A | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Cossette's chess games?
290 games by Daniel Cossette, from Oct 2022 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 Cossette has played.
What does Daniel Cossette play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Daniel Cossette opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Cossette answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Cossette play as White?
As White, Daniel Cossette's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 91.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Cossette play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Cossette most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Daniel Cossette's FIDE rating?
Daniel Cossette is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Cossette played?
Our database contains 290 games by Daniel Cossette, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Cossette?
290 games by Daniel Cossette 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.