Prepare against Daniel Grimm
FM · Hungary · World #3,124 classical · FIDE ID 740080
Our database contains 514 games by Daniel Grimm, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Grimm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Grimm 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 | 2,333 | 2,353 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,304 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,344 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 514 | 142 | 221 | 151 | 27.6% |
| As White | 247 | 64 | 116 | 67 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 267 | 78 | 105 | 84 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Grimm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Grimm's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 232 | 93.9% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.6% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grimm usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Grimm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Grimm usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 27.9% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 25.7% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 61.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 35.9% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Daniel Grimm's chess games
All 514 games by Daniel Grimm in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 142 wins, 221 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 12/24/14 | 24.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 7/19/13 | 17.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 35 | 11/13/11 | 31.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Marius Manolache | 2,504 | 4th Vaujany Open | B07 |
| May 2015 | Zoltan Varga | 2,473 | 34th Zalakaros Open | A00 |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,418 | 31st Balaton Open | B01 |
| Mar 2014 | Istvan Borocz | 2,398 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | B98 |
| Dec 2012 | David Horvath | 2,386 | chT-HUN 1213 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 36 | 18 | 1,826 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2011 | 15 | 6 | 1,844 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,113 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,258 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,327 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Grimm's chess games?
514 games by Daniel Grimm, from Jan 2009 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 Grimm has played.
What does Daniel Grimm play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Daniel Grimm opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Grimm answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Grimm play as White?
As White, Daniel Grimm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Grimm play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Grimm most often plays: Slav Defense (39 games, 17.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (31 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Daniel Grimm's FIDE rating?
Daniel Grimm is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Daniel Grimm played?
Our database contains 514 games by Daniel Grimm, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 221 draws, 151 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Grimm?
514 games by Daniel Grimm 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.