Prepare against Daniel Fridman
GM · DEU · World #248 classical · FIDE ID 11600454
Our database contains 4,090 games by Daniel Fridman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Fridman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Fridman 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 | 2,564 | 2,670 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,578 | 2,700 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,555 | 2,700 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,090 | 1,927 | 1,504 | 658 | 47.1% |
| As White | 2,057 | 1,050 | 724 | 283 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 2,033 | 877 | 780 | 375 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Fridman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Fridman's side.
First moves as White (2,047 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,240 | 60.6% | 66.8% |
| Nf3 | 578 | 28.2% | 71.6% |
| c4 | 153 | 7.5% | 71.6% |
| e4 | 57 | 2.8% | 72.8% |
| g3 | 15 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Fridman usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fridman usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Fridman usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Fridman usually continues c4 (74.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Fridman usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Fridman usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (959 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 312 | 32.5% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 288 | 30.0% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 202 | 21.1% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 101 | 10.5% | 71.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 1.4% | 73.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (705 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 505 | 71.6% | 59.3% |
| Nf6 | 119 | 16.9% | 65.5% |
| d6 | 47 | 6.7% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 4.0% | 82.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Daniel Fridman's chess games
All 4,090 games by Daniel Fridman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,927 wins, 1,504 draws, 658 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 249 | 133/75/41 | 53.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 228 | 109/97/22 | 47.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 188 | 114/56/18 | 60.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 188 | 92/70/26 | 48.9% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 115 | 56/44/15 | 48.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 102 | 48/34/20 | 47.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 97 | 37/40/20 | 38.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 90 | 41/39/10 | 45.6% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 58 | 29/27/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 57 | 26/27/4 | 45.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 188 | 64/88/36 | 34.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 187 | 48/100/39 | 25.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 122 | 46/57/19 | 37.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 96 | 62/20/14 | 64.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 95 | 33/46/16 | 34.7% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 88 | 41/36/11 | 46.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 85 | 25/47/13 | 29.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 77 | 44/23/10 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 71 | 45/16/10 | 63.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 70 | 24/27/19 | 34.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Liren Ding | 2,762 | Karlsruhe Grenke 4-6 | A13 |
| Dec 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,744 | 29th ch-EU blitz | E15 |
| Mar 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,728 | Karlsruhe Grenke | C02 |
| Apr 2007 | Judit Polgar | 2,727 | 2nd Calatrava Open Rapid | E17 |
| Oct 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,724 | 17th Corsica Masters KO | C33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 100 | 66.5 | 2,523 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 98 | 61.5 | 2,579 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 63 | 33.5 | 2,619 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 58 | 40.5 | 2,590 |
| Liepajas Rokade | 2016 | 47 | 29 | 2,654 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 42 | 24 | 2,668 |
| German Masters | 2023 | 41 | 21 | 2,592 |
| 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2021 | 37 | 31.5 | 2,436 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rasmus Svane (21 games) · Kaido Kulaots (18 games) · Georg Meier (18 games) · Igor Kovalenko (17 games) · Loek Van Wely (16 games) · Jaan Ehlvest (16 games) · Arkadij Naiditsch (15 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Fridman's chess games?
4,090 games by Daniel Fridman, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Fridman has played.
What does Daniel Fridman play on the first move as White?
Across 2,047 games with White in our database, Daniel Fridman opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Fridman answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Fridman play as White?
As White, Daniel Fridman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (249 games, 53.4% win rate); Catalan (228 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening (188 games, 60.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,057 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Fridman play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Fridman most often plays: Slav Defense (188 games, 34.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (187 games, 25.7% win rate); Indian Defense (122 games, 37.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,033 games.
What is Daniel Fridman's FIDE rating?
Daniel Fridman is currently rated 2,564 in classical chess, 2,578 in rapid and 2,555 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,670 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Daniel Fridman played?
Our database contains 4,090 games by Daniel Fridman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,927 wins, 1,504 draws, 658 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Fridman?
4,090 games by Daniel Fridman 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.