Prepare against Daniel Girsh
FM · United States · World #2,214 classical · FIDE ID 30949190
When preparing against Daniel Girsh, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Daniel Girsh, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Girsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Girsh 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 | 2,373 | 2,373 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,122 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 272 | 83 | 351 | 38.5% |
| As White | 351 | 143 | 37 | 171 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 355 | 129 | 46 | 180 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Girsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Girsh's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 48.4% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 123 | 35.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 11.4% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 4.3% | 73.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Girsh usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Girsh usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Girsh usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Girsh usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Girsh usually continues c4 (32.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Girsh usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 67.5% | 40.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 9.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.1% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.6% | 22.2% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 90.7% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Daniel Girsh's chess games
All 706 games by Daniel Girsh in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 272 wins, 83 draws, 351 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/0/13 | 40.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 8/1/13 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 9/6/24 | 23.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | B99 |
| Dec 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| May 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 556 | 237.5 | 2,251 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,183 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM D | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 2026 NY Marshall Labor Day | GM A Invitational | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| Charlotte Fall IMA | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Girsh's chess games?
706 games by Daniel Girsh, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Girsh has played.
What does Daniel Girsh play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Daniel Girsh opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Girsh answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Girsh play as White?
As White, Daniel Girsh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Girsh play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Girsh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Daniel Girsh's FIDE rating?
Daniel Girsh is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Girsh played?
Our database contains 706 games by Daniel Girsh, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 83 draws, 351 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Girsh?
706 games by Daniel Girsh 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.