Prepare against Daniel O`Byrne
United Kingdom · World #104,383 classical · FIDE ID 440825
When preparing against Daniel O`Byrne, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 99 games by Daniel O`Byrne, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel O`Byrne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel O`Byrne 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 | 1,717 | 1,788 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,788 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,918 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 18 | 28 | 53 | 18.2% |
| As White | 50 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 18.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 18.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 245 rated games against 215 different opponents, across 65 events in 11 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 158 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 19.6% | 1,812 | 1,663 | 5 |
| Rapid | 58 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 32.8% | 1,677 | 1,526 | 7 |
| Blitz | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 41.4% | 1,896 | 1,844 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 115 | 9 | 28 | 78 | 7.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 71 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 38.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 20 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1,828 | 1,428 |
| 2025 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1,811 | 1,696 |
| 2024 | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 1,795 | 1,725 |
| 2023 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 1,489 | 1,432 |
| 2022 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 1,713 | 1,580 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1,913 | 1,713 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| 2019 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1,853 | 1,653 |
| 2018 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1,799 | 1,676 |
| 2017 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1,883 | 1,694 |
| 2016 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 1,890 | 1,738 |
| 2015 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 1,854 | 1,671 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,839 | 1,839 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
Where Daniel O`Byrne has played
England (53) · Greece (2) · Netherlands (2) · Belgium (1) · Canada (1) · Estonia (1) · Germany (1) · Hungary (1) · Poland (1) · Slovenia (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel O`Byrne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel O`Byrne's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 58.0% | 27.6% |
| e4 | 21 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 27.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — O`Byrne usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 52.0% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel O`Byrne's chess games
All 99 games by Daniel O`Byrne in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Marc Kocur | 1,835 | 32nd ch-NATO | B00 |
| Jun 2022 | Richard Moulton | 1,766 | 32nd ch-NATO | C10 |
| Feb 2020 | James L Thomson | 1,750 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | A57 |
| Feb 2020 | Daniel Xingyu Chen | 1,705 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B34 |
| Aug 2025 | Eugenio Tatulli | 1,647 | 35th NATO Chess | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,562 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,474 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,814 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel O`Byrne's chess games?
99 games by Daniel O`Byrne, from Aug 2015 to Oct 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 O`Byrne has played.
What does Daniel O`Byrne play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Daniel O`Byrne opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel O`Byrne answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Daniel O`Byrne play as White?
As White, Daniel O`Byrne's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel O`Byrne play as Black?
As Black, Daniel O`Byrne most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Daniel O`Byrne's FIDE rating?
Daniel O`Byrne is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Daniel O`Byrne played?
Our database contains 99 games by Daniel O`Byrne, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel O`Byrne?
99 games by Daniel O`Byrne 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.