Prepare against Daniel Mathews
United States · World #113,649 classical · FIDE ID 2029316
When preparing against Daniel Mathews, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Daniel Mathews, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Mathews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Mathews 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 | 1,691 | 1,706 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 20.5% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Mathews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Mathews's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mathews usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mathews usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mathews usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Mathews usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mathews usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mathews usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Daniel Mathews's chess games
All 39 games by Daniel Mathews in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Edwin Straver | 2,151 | Reno Far West Open | A83 |
| Feb 2009 | Duane Polich | 1,913 | Washington State Invitational | B06 |
| Feb 2011 | Michael Hosford | 1,859 | Washington State Invitational | B00 |
| Feb 2009 | Eddie Cheng-Ho Chang | 1,832 | Washington State Invitational | A43 |
| Feb 2009 | Sterling S Kolde | 1,822 | Washington State Invitational | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Invitational | 2011 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,775 |
| chD-Washington State | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,544 |
| 8th Clark Harmon Memorial | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,463 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,290 |
| Seattle Super Masters B | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,334 |
| ch-Washington Class A | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Mathews's chess games?
39 games by Daniel Mathews, from Feb 2018 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 Mathews has played.
What does Daniel Mathews play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Daniel Mathews opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Mathews answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Mathews play as White?
As White, Daniel Mathews's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Mathews play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Mathews most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Mathews's FIDE rating?
Daniel Mathews is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Mathews played?
Our database contains 39 games by Daniel Mathews, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Mathews?
39 games by Daniel Mathews 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.