Prepare against Daniel Platz
DEU · World #32,280 classical · FIDE ID 4613937
Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Platz, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Platz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Platz 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 | 1,973 | 2,070 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 36.2% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Platz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Platz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 56.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Platz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Platz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Platz usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Platz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Daniel Platz's chess games
All 47 games by Daniel Platz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Falk Koenig | 2,129 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C11 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan-Christopher Zaerban | 1,957 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | D12 |
| Mar 2012 | Gottfried Bronn | 1,905 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | E07 |
| Mar 2012 | Viktor Barschewitsch | 1,904 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | C07 |
| Mar 2013 | Reinhard Nosek | 1,887 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,959 |
| Feffernitz Open 31st | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,899 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Platz's chess games?
47 games by Daniel Platz, from May 2011 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 Platz has played.
What does Daniel Platz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daniel Platz opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Platz answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Platz play as White?
As White, Daniel Platz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Platz play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Platz most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daniel Platz's FIDE rating?
Daniel Platz is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Daniel Platz played?
Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Platz, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Platz?
47 games by Daniel Platz 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.