Prepare against Daniel L Bisby
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,264 classical · FIDE ID 404586
Our database contains 383 games by Daniel L Bisby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel L Bisby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel L Bisby 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 | 2,266 | 2,356 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,285 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,311 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 136 | 115 | 132 | 35.5% |
| As White | 193 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 190 | 63 | 49 | 78 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel L Bisby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel L Bisby's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 76.7% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 24 | 12.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.1% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bisby usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bisby usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bisby usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bisby usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bisby usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bisby usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 66.2% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Daniel L Bisby's chess games
All 383 games by Daniel L Bisby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 115 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,665 | Reykjavik Open | C00 |
| Jan 2018 | Jon S Speelman | 2,510 | chT1b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D03 |
| Mar 2024 | Vuppala Prraneeth | 2,506 | Reykjavik Open | B50 |
| Mar 2015 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,488 | Reykjavik Open | E60 |
| Nov 2013 | Yang-Fan Zhou | 2,486 | chT1b-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 47 | 26.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 17th Lloyds Bank Open | 1993 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 8th Smith & Williamson YM | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel L Bisby's chess games?
383 games by Daniel L Bisby, from Apr 2003 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 L Bisby has played.
What does Daniel L Bisby play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Daniel L Bisby opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel L Bisby answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel L Bisby play as White?
As White, Daniel L Bisby's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel L Bisby play as Black?
As Black, Daniel L Bisby most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Daniel L Bisby's FIDE rating?
Daniel L Bisby is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (May 2015).
How many games has Daniel L Bisby played?
Our database contains 383 games by Daniel L Bisby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 115 draws, 132 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel L Bisby?
383 games by Daniel L Bisby 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.