Prepare against Daniel Kaciusis
URY · World #117,122 classical · FIDE ID 3009114
When preparing against Daniel Kaciusis, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Daniel Kaciusis, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kaciusis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kaciusis 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 | 1,681 | 1,727 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,726 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,601 | 1,749 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 22 | 13 | 64 | 22.2% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 5 | 37 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kaciusis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kaciusis's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 52.2% | 27.1% |
| e4 | 22 | 47.8% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 27.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Kaciusis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 27.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 23.7% |
Daniel Kaciusis's chess games
All 99 games by Daniel Kaciusis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Martin Joel Caitano | 1,996 | Montevideo Los Trebejos 44 Anniv | D06 |
| Feb 2025 | Carlos Martinez Garay | 1,838 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | B83 |
| Feb 2017 | Fernando Cerrato | 1,837 | 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | Rodrigo Porteiro | 1,815 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | B10 |
| Jan 2017 | Marcelo Vinella | 1,803 | Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,465 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,556 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,512 |
| 9th Montevideo Open | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Primavera Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,478 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Open 02 | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kaciusis's chess games?
99 games by Daniel Kaciusis, from Apr 2016 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 Kaciusis has played.
What does Daniel Kaciusis play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Daniel Kaciusis opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kaciusis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kaciusis play as White?
As White, Daniel Kaciusis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kaciusis play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kaciusis most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Daniel Kaciusis's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kaciusis is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,601 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (May 2024).
How many games has Daniel Kaciusis played?
Our database contains 99 games by Daniel Kaciusis, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 64 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kaciusis?
99 games by Daniel Kaciusis 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.