Prepare against Daniel Han
New Zealand · World #16,260 classical · FIDE ID 4300025
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Han, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Han's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Han 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 | 2,092 | 2,215 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,159 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,140 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 53.7% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Han's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Han's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Han usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Han's chess games
All 41 games by Daniel Han in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | A .H. Al-Ali Noah | 2,397 | Olympiad-39 | D37 |
| Jan 2010 | Chris Depasquale | 2,274 | 117th ch-NZL | C39 |
| Jan 2010 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,263 | 117th ch-NZL | A43 |
| Jan 2010 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,227 | 117th ch-NZL | E33 |
| Oct 2010 | Abdulwahab Marwan | 2,089 | Olympiad-39 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117th ch-NZL | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
| ch-NZL U18 | 1999 | 7 | 5 | 1,845 |
| Wellington Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,231 |
| North Shore Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| Sydney International Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Han's chess games?
41 games by Daniel Han, from Jan 2007 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 Han has played.
What does Daniel Han play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Daniel Han opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Han answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Han play as White?
As White, Daniel Han's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Han play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Han most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Han's FIDE rating?
Daniel Han is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Daniel Han played?
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Han, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Han?
41 games by Daniel Han 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.