Prepare against Daniel Dube
Canada · World #86,953 classical · FIDE ID 2622203
When preparing against Daniel Dube, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (22% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 432 games by Daniel Dube, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Dube's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Dube 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 | 1,767 | 1,804 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,812 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,828 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 169 | 75 | 188 | 39.1% |
| As White | 222 | 90 | 42 | 90 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 79 | 33 | 98 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Dube's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Dube's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 57.2% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 59 | 26.6% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.2% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.8% | 26.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Dube usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dube usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dube usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dube usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Dube usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Dube usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 22.2% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 17.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 17.8% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.4% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 43.9% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 22.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
Daniel Dube's chess games
All 432 games by Daniel Dube in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 169 wins, 75 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Raphael Desbiens | 2,207 | Quebec Montcalm Open 2 2018-19 | C98 |
| Feb 2017 | Claude Lessard | 2,174 | Ste Foy Euwe | B12 |
| May 2017 | Daniel Cossette | 2,125 | Quebec Keres | D32 |
| Aug 2017 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 2,066 | Quebec Open | C55 |
| Apr 2015 | Sebastien Caron | 2,058 | Ste-Foy - Petrosian | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Montcalm | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,001 |
| Ste Foy Euwe | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| Quebec Montcalm Open | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| Charlesbourg Alekhine Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,853 |
| Ste Foy Tal | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,903 |
| Ste Foy Fischer | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,959 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Canadian Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,774 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rejean Tremblay (12 games) · Sebastien Caron (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Dube's chess games?
432 games by Daniel Dube, from Oct 2014 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 Dube has played.
What does Daniel Dube play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Daniel Dube opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Dube answers 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Dube play as White?
As White, Daniel Dube's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Dube play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Dube most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Daniel Dube's FIDE rating?
Daniel Dube is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Daniel Dube played?
Our database contains 432 games by Daniel Dube, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 75 draws, 188 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Dube?
432 games by Daniel Dube 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.