Prepare against Daniel Lam
DEU · World #33,423 classical · FIDE ID 12985880
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Lam, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Lam 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 | 1,967 | 1,979 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Lam's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lam usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Daniel Lam's chess games
All 49 games by Daniel Lam in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Ralf-Dieter Urban | 2,071 | ch-Hamburg MA | C55 |
| Apr 2018 | Guntram Knecht | 2,022 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1718 | B42 |
| Oct 2019 | Detlev Jarnuczak | 1,991 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | B31 |
| Jun 2017 | Marcus Scheele | 1,979 | ch-Hamburg MA | B11 |
| Jun 2017 | Jens-Erik Rudolph | 1,957 | ch-Hamburg MA | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 8 | 7 | 2,126 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,927 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,928 |
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Lam's chess games?
49 games by Daniel Lam, from Jun 2015 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 Lam has played.
What does Daniel Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Lam opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Lam answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Lam play as White?
As White, Daniel Lam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Lam play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Lam most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daniel Lam's FIDE rating?
Daniel Lam is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Daniel Lam played?
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Lam, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Lam?
49 games by Daniel Lam 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.