Prepare against Daniel Finke
DEU · World #89,657 classical · FIDE ID 16217675
When preparing against Daniel Finke, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Finke, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Finke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Finke 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 | 1,760 | 1,773 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Finke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Finke's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Finke usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Finke usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Finke usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Finke usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Daniel Finke's chess games
All 36 games by Daniel Finke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Oliver Qiu | 1,661 | chT-GER U16 | C51 |
| Dec 2016 | Nico Hoppe | 1,531 | chT-GER U16 | B13 |
| Dec 2016 | Mario Dalchow | 1,471 | chT-GER U16 | C54 |
| Dec 2015 | Tobias Lorenz | 1,457 | chT-GER U14 | D55 |
| Dec 2015 | John Schede | 1,249 | chT-GER U14 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U10 | 2013 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,026 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 927 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,440 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Finke's chess games?
36 games by Daniel Finke, from Feb 2017 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 Finke has played.
What does Daniel Finke play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Finke opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Finke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Finke play as White?
As White, Daniel Finke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Finke play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Finke most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Daniel Finke's FIDE rating?
Daniel Finke is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Finke played?
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Finke, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Finke?
36 games by Daniel Finke 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.