Prepare against Daniel Pitts
United Kingdom · World #145,724 classical · FIDE ID 494305
When preparing against Daniel Pitts, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Pitts, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Pitts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Pitts 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 | 1,605 | 1,711 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,661 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 | 5 | 33 | 41.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Pitts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Pitts's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pitts usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pitts usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pitts usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Pitts's chess games
All 65 games by Daniel Pitts in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | John Morrish | 1,828 | Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | C00 |
| Oct 2021 | Kameron Grose | 1,724 | ch-ENG U10 | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Boran Aydin | 1,515 | 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Michael Horne | 1,478 | 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | C00 |
| Jul 2022 | Supratit Banerjee | 1,395 | Stokes Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,168 |
| ch-ENG U10 | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,112 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,700 |
| Stokes Cup | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,402 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 953 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,052 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 8th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,147 |
| 6th 4NCL Online U1400 Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Pitts's chess games?
65 games by Daniel Pitts, from Nov 2021 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 Pitts has played.
What does Daniel Pitts play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Daniel Pitts opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Pitts answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Pitts play as White?
As White, Daniel Pitts's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Pitts play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Pitts most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Daniel Pitts's FIDE rating?
Daniel Pitts is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Daniel Pitts played?
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Pitts, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Pitts?
65 games by Daniel Pitts 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.