Prepare against Daniel Meredith
United Kingdom · World #101,802 classical · FIDE ID 343403263
When preparing against Daniel Meredith, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Daniel Meredith, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Meredith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Meredith 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 | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,638 | 1,638 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 31 | 6 | 25 | 50.0% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Meredith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Meredith's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 48.4% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Meredith usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Meredith usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Meredith usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Meredith usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Meredith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Daniel Meredith's chess games
All 62 games by Daniel Meredith in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 31 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | David W Stephenson | 1,780 | Hull 4NCL Open B | B23 |
| Jan 2024 | Paul Salisbury | 1,728 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | C41 |
| Apr 2024 | Junyan Hu | 1,704 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B21 |
| Jan 2023 | John D Merry | 1,603 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | B21 |
| Jan 2023 | David J Buckell | 1,594 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,135 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,660 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U1400 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,380 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Minor | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,206 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,223 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Meredith's chess games?
62 games by Daniel Meredith, from Feb 2023 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 Meredith has played.
What does Daniel Meredith play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel Meredith opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Meredith answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Meredith play as White?
As White, Daniel Meredith's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Meredith play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Meredith most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Daniel Meredith's FIDE rating?
Daniel Meredith is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,638 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Meredith played?
Our database contains 62 games by Daniel Meredith, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Meredith?
62 games by Daniel Meredith 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.