Prepare against Daniel Portmann
CHE · World #39,367 classical · FIDE ID 1303490
Our database contains 76 games by Daniel Portmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Portmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Portmann 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 | 1,938 | 2,118 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,986 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,058 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 25 | 5 | 46 | 32.9% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Portmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Portmann's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 76.9% | 28.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Portmann usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Portmann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Portmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Portmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Portmann usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Portmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Portmann's chess games
All 76 games by Daniel Portmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1994 | Tatjana Lematschko | 2,310 | ch-SUI Open | B24 |
| Jan 1996 | Marcel Wildi | 2,285 | 20th Zuerich Open A | E36 |
| Nov 2006 | Oskar Bjarnason | 2,235 | Lugano Open | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Roger Luber | 2,088 | 5th Baden Casino Open | C42 |
| Dec 2016 | Felix Schwab | 1,998 | Zuerich Open A 40th | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 7 | 0 | 1,900 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| 5th Baden Casino Open | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 2,101 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,184 |
| Lugano Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,416 |
| 12th Celerina Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
| 38th Zuerich Open B | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 2,151 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 4 | 1 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Portmann's chess games?
76 games by Daniel Portmann, from Apr 2003 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 Portmann has played.
What does Daniel Portmann play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Daniel Portmann opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Portmann answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Daniel Portmann play as White?
As White, Daniel Portmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Portmann play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Portmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Daniel Portmann's FIDE rating?
Daniel Portmann is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Daniel Portmann played?
Our database contains 76 games by Daniel Portmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 46 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Portmann?
76 games by Daniel Portmann 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.