Prepare against Daniel Gumula
FM · Poland · World #12,307 classical · FIDE ID 1123122
When preparing against Daniel Gumula, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 552 games by Daniel Gumula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gumula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gumula 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 | 2,138 | 2,387 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,218 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,271 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 222 | 159 | 171 | 40.2% |
| As White | 279 | 129 | 77 | 73 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 273 | 93 | 82 | 98 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Gumula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Gumula's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 45.5% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 101 | 36.2% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 34 | 12.2% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.7% | 46.2% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gumula usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gumula usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gumula usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gumula usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gumula usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gumula usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 53.0% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 35 | 23.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 22 | 14.6% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 69.1% | 36.6% |
| g6 | 17 | 21.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Gumula's chess games
All 552 games by Daniel Gumula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 222 wins, 159 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 17/13/14 | 38.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Aleksander Mista | 2,563 | ch-POL 67th | E92 |
| Jan 2007 | Orest Gritsak | 2,542 | 17th Krakow Open | E06 |
| Jun 2009 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,533 | 4th Wroclaw Polonia Open | B23 |
| Jul 2007 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,504 | Pardubice Czech Open | D31 |
| Jul 2007 | Dmitry Kononenko | 2,501 | Pardubice Czech Open | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 102 | 49.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2008 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 22 | 12 | 2,225 |
| 37th chT-POL U19 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,436 |
| 35th chT-POL U19 | 2003 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,392 |
| 38th chT-POL U19 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,230 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,191 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2001 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gumula's chess games?
552 games by Daniel Gumula, from Apr 2003 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 Gumula has played.
What does Daniel Gumula play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Daniel Gumula opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gumula answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gumula play as White?
As White, Daniel Gumula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gumula play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gumula most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 273 games.
What is Daniel Gumula's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gumula is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Daniel Gumula played?
Our database contains 552 games by Daniel Gumula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 159 draws, 171 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gumula?
552 games by Daniel Gumula 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.