Prepare against Daniel Monnard
CHE · World #143,771 classical · FIDE ID 1303880
When preparing against Daniel Monnard, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Daniel Monnard, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Monnard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Monnard 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 | 1,610 | 1,748 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,767 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,705 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Monnard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Monnard's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Monnard usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Monnard usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Monnard usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Monnard's chess games
All 43 games by Daniel Monnard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Haissam Hariz | 1,929 | 27th Geneve Open | C01 |
| Jan 2015 | Bronislaw Nawrocki | 1,783 | Bois Gentil Open | A29 |
| Feb 2017 | Gregory Elkiess | 1,713 | Bois Gentil Open | A25 |
| Feb 2014 | Denis Mylonas | 1,431 | Bois Gentil Open | D93 |
| Feb 2017 | Ouatas Mabrouk | 1,357 | Bois Gentil Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 20 | 8 | 1,654 |
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 27th Geneve Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,637 |
| Plainpalais Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,235 |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| SUI Open | 1994 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Monnard's chess games?
43 games by Daniel Monnard, from Apr 2008 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 Monnard has played.
What does Daniel Monnard play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Daniel Monnard opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Monnard answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Monnard play as White?
As White, Daniel Monnard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Monnard play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Monnard most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Daniel Monnard's FIDE rating?
Daniel Monnard is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Daniel Monnard played?
Our database contains 43 games by Daniel Monnard, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Monnard?
43 games by Daniel Monnard 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.