Prepare against Daniel Kaplan
Czechia · World #34,085 classical · FIDE ID 323454
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Kaplan, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kaplan 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 | 1,963 | 2,131 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,070 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,119 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 29 | 67 | 51 | 19.7% |
| As White | 77 | 23 | 32 | 22 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 6 | 35 | 29 | 8.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 71.4% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 22.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues e5 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 57.7% | 23.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Daniel Kaplan's chess games
All 147 games by Daniel Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 67 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,324 | Ricany Open A | E11 |
| Jul 2005 | Philipp Lamby | 2,237 | Pardubice Open A | C52 |
| Nov 2006 | Petr Posta | 2,211 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | C51 |
| Apr 2011 | Zdenek Urban | 2,205 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | D05 |
| Mar 2014 | Martin Formanek | 2,196 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
Interactive opening tree from all 147 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kaplan's chess games?
147 games by Daniel Kaplan, from Apr 2004 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 Kaplan has played.
What does Daniel Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Daniel Kaplan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kaplan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kaplan play as White?
As White, Daniel Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kaplan most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Daniel Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kaplan is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Daniel Kaplan played?
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Kaplan, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 67 draws, 51 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kaplan?
147 games by Daniel Kaplan 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.