Prepare against Daniel Margraf
DEU · World #7,783 classical · FIDE ID 4651880
Our database contains 406 games by Daniel Margraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Margraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Margraf 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 | 2,209 | 2,292 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,204 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,262 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 193 | 83 | 130 | 47.5% |
| As White | 197 | 99 | 36 | 62 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 209 | 94 | 47 | 68 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Margraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Margraf's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 86.3% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.1% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Margraf usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Margraf usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Margraf usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Margraf usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 43.0% | 65.3% |
| d6 | 31 | 27.2% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 15.8% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.9% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 56.1% | 65.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 19.3% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Daniel Margraf's chess games
All 406 games by Daniel Margraf 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: 193 wins, 83 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 22/8/14 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Heinrich Beduerftig | 2,400 | Oberliga Nord W 1920 | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Bojan Medak | 2,330 | Oberliga Nord W 2324 | A21 |
| Jul 2009 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,318 | Budapest FS07 IM-A | B23 |
| Dec 2003 | Morten Weyrich | 2,311 | Oberliga Nord W 0304 | A39 |
| Mar 2010 | Joachim Asendorf | 2,302 | ch-Bremen Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 45 | 35.5 | 2,321 |
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 20 | 11 | 2,231 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1995 | 18 | 8 | 1,647 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-GER 86th | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 9 | 0 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Margraf's chess games?
406 games by Daniel Margraf, 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 Margraf has played.
What does Daniel Margraf play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Daniel Margraf opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Margraf answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Daniel Margraf play as White?
As White, Daniel Margraf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Margraf play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Margraf most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Daniel Margraf's FIDE rating?
Daniel Margraf is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Daniel Margraf played?
Our database contains 406 games by Daniel Margraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 83 draws, 130 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Margraf?
406 games by Daniel Margraf 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.