Prepare against Daniel Dwyer
Ireland · World #49,509 classical · FIDE ID 2507927
When preparing against Daniel Dwyer, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Daniel Dwyer, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Dwyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Dwyer 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 | 1,895 | 1,903 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 40.5% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Dwyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Dwyer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Dwyer usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dwyer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dwyer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dwyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Daniel Dwyer's chess games
All 42 games by Daniel Dwyer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Jackie Peng | 1,982 | World ol U16 | B77 |
| Sep 2017 | Khoi Pham | 1,895 | 27th ch-EU U12 | B23 |
| Dec 2014 | Jere Lindholm | 1,745 | World ol U16 | B22 |
| May 2020 | Lilya Stewart | 1,682 | chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B18 |
| Dec 2014 | Anna Milton | 1,547 | World ol U16 | D67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,755 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,525 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| chT-IRL | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,551 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Dwyer's chess games?
42 games by Daniel Dwyer, from Dec 2014 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 Dwyer has played.
What does Daniel Dwyer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel Dwyer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Dwyer answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Dwyer play as White?
As White, Daniel Dwyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Dwyer play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Dwyer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Dwyer's FIDE rating?
Daniel Dwyer is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (May 2024).
How many games has Daniel Dwyer played?
Our database contains 42 games by Daniel Dwyer, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Dwyer?
42 games by Daniel Dwyer 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.