Prepare against Daniel Durica
Slovakia · World #42,316 classical · FIDE ID 14903512
When preparing against Daniel Durica, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Daniel Durica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Durica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Durica 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 | 1,925 | 2,185 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,003 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 77 | 26 | 61 | 47.0% |
| As White | 84 | 45 | 14 | 25 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 80 | 32 | 12 | 36 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Durica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Durica's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 97.6% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Durica usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Durica usually continues e4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Durica usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Durica usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Durica usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 46.0% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Daniel Durica's chess games
All 164 games by Daniel Durica in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 77 wins, 26 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vitaly Zatonskih | 2,395 | ch-SVK | A80 |
| Nov 2004 | Milos Kozak | 2,230 | Piestany Open | D03 |
| Jan 1999 | Vojtech Molnar | 2,220 | chT-SVK 9899 | A80 |
| Jan 2002 | Arkadij Vorovic | 2,213 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | D03 |
| Mar 2008 | Anton Koval | 2,212 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Open | 2005 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,248 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Presov B2 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| chT2D-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,169 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Durica's chess games?
164 games by Daniel Durica, from Apr 2003 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 Durica has played.
What does Daniel Durica play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Daniel Durica opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Durica answers 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games).
What openings does Daniel Durica play as White?
As White, Daniel Durica's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Durica play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Durica most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Daniel Durica's FIDE rating?
Daniel Durica is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Daniel Durica played?
Our database contains 164 games by Daniel Durica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 26 draws, 61 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Durica?
164 games by Daniel Durica 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.