Prepare against Daniel J Wells
United Kingdom · World #22,067 classical · FIDE ID 414581
Our database contains 273 games by Daniel J Wells, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel J Wells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel J Wells 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 | 2,040 | 2,040 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,007 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,023 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 92 | 97 | 84 | 33.7% |
| As White | 144 | 53 | 51 | 40 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel J Wells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel J Wells's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 73.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 36 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wells usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel J Wells's chess games
All 273 games by Daniel J Wells in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 92 wins, 97 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Senthilvel Nitin | 2,321 | ch-Commonwealth | B25 |
| Apr 2011 | Kieran D Smallbone | 2,221 | BCF-chT1d 1011 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B12 |
| Apr 2006 | Michael J Yeo | 2,208 | chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C73 |
| Nov 2010 | Arlette Van Weersel | 2,186 | chT-BCF1a 1011 (4NCL) | B33 |
| Apr 2017 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,168 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,116 |
| chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Challenger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| Paington Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel J Wells's chess games?
273 games by Daniel J Wells, from Jul 2005 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 J Wells has played.
What does Daniel J Wells play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Daniel J Wells opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel J Wells answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel J Wells play as White?
As White, Daniel J Wells's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel J Wells play as Black?
As Black, Daniel J Wells most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Daniel J Wells's FIDE rating?
Daniel J Wells is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel J Wells played?
Our database contains 273 games by Daniel J Wells, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 97 draws, 84 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel J Wells?
273 games by Daniel J Wells 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.