Prepare against Daniel Mcgowan
United Kingdom · World #13,900 classical · FIDE ID 2401479
Our database contains 389 games by Daniel Mcgowan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Mcgowan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Mcgowan 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 | 2,117 | 2,168 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,101 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,178 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 106 | 155 | 128 | 27.2% |
| As White | 201 | 59 | 82 | 60 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 188 | 47 | 73 | 68 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Mcgowan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Mcgowan's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 91.5% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mcgowan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 83 | 87.4% | 39.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 61.7% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 35.0% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Daniel Mcgowan's chess games
All 389 games by Daniel Mcgowan 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: 106 wins, 155 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 4/10/11 | 16.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Marcos Llaneza Vega | 2,479 | London Classic Open | C10 |
| Nov 2016 | Robert Bator | 2,428 | 32nd EU-Cup | B31 |
| Aug 2015 | Steve Berger | 2,420 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C00 |
| Jul 2013 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,396 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B12 |
| Sep 2011 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,387 | 27th EU-Cup | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,203 |
| Berlin BSV IM | 2022 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,122 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,595 |
| Sydney Centenary U1600 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 1,494 |
| ch-AUS Open U20 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,385 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,018 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Mcgowan's chess games?
389 games by Daniel Mcgowan, 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 Mcgowan has played.
What does Daniel Mcgowan play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Daniel Mcgowan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Mcgowan answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Mcgowan play as White?
As White, Daniel Mcgowan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 16.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Mcgowan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Mcgowan most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Daniel Mcgowan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Mcgowan is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Daniel Mcgowan played?
Our database contains 389 games by Daniel Mcgowan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 155 draws, 128 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Mcgowan?
389 games by Daniel Mcgowan 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.