Prepare against Daniel Herman
United States · World #45,461 classical · FIDE ID 30935008
Our database contains 1,498 games by Daniel Herman, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Herman 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 | 1,912 | 1,970 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,498 | 628 | 128 | 742 | 41.9% |
| As White | 755 | 337 | 70 | 348 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 743 | 291 | 58 | 394 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Herman's side.
First moves as White (755 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 226 | 29.9% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 200 | 26.5% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 165 | 21.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 17.4% | 56.1% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.5% | 68.2% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nc3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nc3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Herman usually continues d4 (26.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Herman usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 25.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 74 | 20.4% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 65 | 17.9% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 63 | 17.4% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 29 | 8.0% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.1% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 68.4% | 38.3% |
| g6 | 41 | 18.2% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 5.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Daniel Herman's chess games
All 1,498 games by Daniel Herman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 628 wins, 128 draws, 742 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 65 | 35/5/25 | 53.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 20/3/28 | 39.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 48 | 23/3/22 | 47.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 46 | 14/4/28 | 30.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/3/19 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 18/2/14 | 52.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 15/2/16 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 107 | 37/7/63 | 34.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 89 | 43/3/43 | 48.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 15/3/23 | 36.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 11/2/16 | 37.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 29 | 8/2/19 | 27.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/2/18 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Jan 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Sep 2023 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,607 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Jul 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jan 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,479 | 686 | 2,194 |
| Denver Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,191 |
| ch-COLORADO Reserve | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Denver CC Tribute to MLK | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,022 |
| Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,673 |
| Denver Colorado Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,663 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Herman's chess games?
1,498 games by Daniel Herman, from Dec 2016 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 Herman has played.
What does Daniel Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 755 games with White in our database, Daniel Herman opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Herman answers 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Herman play as White?
As White, Daniel Herman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (65 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Réti Opening (48 games, 47.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 755 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Herman play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Herman most often plays: Modern Defense (107 games, 34.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (89 games, 48.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 743 games.
What is Daniel Herman's FIDE rating?
Daniel Herman is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Daniel Herman played?
Our database contains 1,498 games by Daniel Herman, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 628 wins, 128 draws, 742 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Herman?
1,498 games by Daniel Herman 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.