Prepare against Daniel Gireada
Romania · World #9,685 classical · FIDE ID 1206451
Our database contains 53 games by Daniel Gireada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gireada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gireada 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 | 2,175 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,255 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,255 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 8 | 23 | 41.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Gireada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Gireada's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gireada usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gireada usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Gireada usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gireada usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gireada usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Daniel Gireada's chess games
All 53 games by Daniel Gireada 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Nicolae-Petre Grigore | 2,397 | ch-ROM sf | E65 |
| Jan 2000 | Iulian Barzanu | 2,136 | ch-ROM sf | E65 |
| Jan 2000 | Imre Ilyes | 2,119 | ch-ROM sf | D61 |
| Jul 2026 | Andrew Lumsdon | 2,033 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | Manuel Lopez | 1,944 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 1,911 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| San Agustin Open U18 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gireada's chess games?
53 games by Daniel Gireada, 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 Gireada has played.
What does Daniel Gireada play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Gireada opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gireada answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gireada play as White?
As White, Daniel Gireada's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gireada play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gireada most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Gireada's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gireada is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Gireada played?
Our database contains 53 games by Daniel Gireada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gireada?
53 games by Daniel Gireada 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.