Prepare against Daniel Fox
DEU · World #10,926 classical · FIDE ID 24623172
When preparing against Daniel Fox, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Daniel Fox, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Fox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Fox 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 | 2,156 | 2,185 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 60 | 81 | 46 | 32.1% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 39 | 22 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 24 | 42 | 24 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Fox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Fox's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 99.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fox usually continues c3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fox usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fox usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Fox usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 95.7% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 38.5% |
Daniel Fox's chess games
All 187 games by Daniel Fox in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 60 wins, 81 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Lev Gutman | 2,470 | 14th Werther Schloss Open A | A14 |
| Jul 2007 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,401 | Dresden ZMD Open | C09 |
| Jul 2007 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,308 | Dresden ZMD Open | C18 |
| Apr 2008 | Max Bouaraba | 2,248 | NRW Class1 0708 | B02 |
| Oct 2014 | Edyta Jakubiec | 2,234 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,698 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2005 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,846 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,080 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Fox's chess games?
187 games by Daniel Fox, from Jul 2005 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 Fox has played.
What does Daniel Fox play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Daniel Fox opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Fox answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Fox play as White?
As White, Daniel Fox's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Fox play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Fox most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Daniel Fox's FIDE rating?
Daniel Fox is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Daniel Fox played?
Our database contains 187 games by Daniel Fox, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 81 draws, 46 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Fox?
187 games by Daniel Fox 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.