Prepare against Daniel Ford
Australia · World #89,568 classical · FIDE ID 3204529
When preparing against Daniel Ford, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Ford, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ford 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 | 1,819 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,762 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ford's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ford usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ford usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ford usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ford usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Ford's chess games
All 40 games by Daniel Ford in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Reubban Muthusamy | 1,857 | ch-AUS U18 | C18 |
| Jan 2007 | Yitao Lei | 1,617 | ch-AUS U18 | C45 |
| Jan 2007 | Edward Xing | 1,456 | ch-AUS U18 | B53 |
| Mar 2005 | Leoma Lee | 1,200 | Gold Coast Masters U18 | B18 |
| Jan 2007 | Caleb Eriksson | 1,148 | ch-AUS U18 | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2007 | 21 | 10 | 1,595 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,899 |
| Gold Coast Masters U18 | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 1,295 |
| chT-AUS Schools Secondary | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ford's chess games?
40 games by Daniel Ford, from Jan 2009 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 Ford has played.
What does Daniel Ford play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Ford opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ford answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ford play as White?
As White, Daniel Ford's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ford play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ford most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daniel Ford's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ford is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Daniel Ford played?
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Ford, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ford?
40 games by Daniel Ford 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.