Prepare against Daniel J Young
United Kingdom · World #32,810 classical · FIDE ID 425184
When preparing against Daniel J Young, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 204 games by Daniel J Young, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel J Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel J Young 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 | 1,970 | 2,021 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,921 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,897 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 64 | 53 | 87 | 31.4% |
| As White | 103 | 28 | 30 | 45 | 27.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 36 | 23 | 42 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel J Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel J Young's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 81.6% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Young usually continues d4 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Young usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 84.3% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 61.1% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Daniel J Young's chess games
All 204 games by Daniel J Young in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 64 wins, 53 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,361 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Aug 2018 | Andrew J Muir | 2,291 | 105th ch-GBR | D44 |
| Aug 2018 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,283 | 105th ch-GBR | B86 |
| Nov 2018 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,207 | chT2a-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Oct 2025 | Maung Maung Latt | 2,140 | Coventry Int. Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,889 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,803 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,935 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,868 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel J Young's chess games?
204 games by Daniel J Young, from Sep 2011 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 J Young has played.
What does Daniel J Young play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Daniel J Young opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel J Young answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel J Young play as White?
As White, Daniel J Young's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel J Young play as Black?
As Black, Daniel J Young most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Daniel J Young's FIDE rating?
Daniel J Young is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Daniel J Young played?
Our database contains 204 games by Daniel J Young, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 53 draws, 87 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel J Young?
204 games by Daniel J Young 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.