Prepare against Daniel Equey
France · World #143,760 classical · FIDE ID 633437
When preparing against Daniel Equey, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Equey, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Equey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Equey 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 | 1,610 | 1,952 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,676 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 12.5% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Equey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Equey's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Equey usually continues c4 (11.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Equey usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Equey usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 6.3% |
Daniel Equey's chess games
All 40 games by Daniel Equey in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 5 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Gregory Ripert | 1,940 | 5th Toulon Open | B23 |
| Oct 2005 | Alain Fournier | 1,890 | 20th Le Touquet Open | A57 |
| Oct 2013 | Thierry Beranger | 1,747 | 13th Sautron Open | A03 |
| Oct 2016 | Laurent Barre | 1,363 | 16th Sautron Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,819 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 4 | 0 | 1,835 |
| 13th Metz Open | 1995 | 3 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,725 |
| 18th Le Touquet Open | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,702 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,492 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
| 4th Rohde Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Equey's chess games?
40 games by Daniel Equey, from Oct 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 Equey has played.
What does Daniel Equey play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Daniel Equey opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Equey answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Equey play as White?
As White, Daniel Equey's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Equey play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Equey most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Equey's FIDE rating?
Daniel Equey is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Daniel Equey played?
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Equey, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Equey?
40 games by Daniel Equey 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.