Prepare against Daniel Good
CHE · World #16,835 classical · FIDE ID 1302388
When preparing against Daniel Good, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Good, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Good's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Good 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 | 2,086 | 2,226 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 16.0% |
| As White | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Good's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Good's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Good usually continues c3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Good usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Good usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Good usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Daniel Good's chess games
All 50 games by Daniel Good in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,355 | chT-SUI | D10 |
| Apr 2012 | Alexandre Vuilleumier | 2,350 | chT-SUI | C47 |
| Sep 2017 | Patrick Grandadam | 2,331 | chT-SUI | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Roger Moor | 2,324 | chT-SUI | B01 |
| Feb 2004 | Pirmin Loetscher | 2,215 | chT-SUI | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 37 | 13 | 2,144 |
| 32nd Zuerich Open A | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,947 |
| ch-SUI int | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,204 |
| Montpellier Open A | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,178 |
| Zuerich Jubilee Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,174 |
| TCh-SUI 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,221 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,544 |
| 14th Zuerich Open A | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Good's chess games?
50 games by Daniel Good, from Apr 2003 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 Good has played.
What does Daniel Good play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Daniel Good opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Good answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Good play as White?
As White, Daniel Good's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Good play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Good most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Good's FIDE rating?
Daniel Good is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Daniel Good played?
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Good, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (16.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Good?
50 games by Daniel Good 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.