Prepare against Daniel Ronneland
Sweden · World #13,165 classical · FIDE ID 1702130
When preparing against Daniel Ronneland, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Daniel Ronneland, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ronneland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ronneland 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 | 2,127 | 2,276 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,222 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,235 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 98 | 65 | 107 | 36.3% |
| As White | 129 | 54 | 37 | 38 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 44 | 28 | 69 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ronneland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ronneland's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 66.7% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 32.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ronneland usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 60.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 29.3% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 56.5% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 39.1% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Daniel Ronneland's chess games
All 270 games by Daniel Ronneland in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 98 wins, 65 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jonny Hector | 2,525 | 26th Rilton Cup | B45 |
| Feb 2023 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,507 | Skara Vastgota Open | B33 |
| May 2016 | Mhamal Anurag | 2,421 | Hasselbacken Open | C77 |
| Jan 1991 | Dominik Pedzich | 2,400 | ch-EU U20 | B81 |
| Oct 1996 | Ole Jakobsen | 2,400 | Copenhagen Obro 60 years | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 28 | 16 | 2,102 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,307 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| Stockholm | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ronneland's chess games?
270 games by Daniel Ronneland, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ronneland has played.
What does Daniel Ronneland play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Daniel Ronneland opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ronneland answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ronneland play as White?
As White, Daniel Ronneland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ronneland play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ronneland most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Daniel Ronneland's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ronneland is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Daniel Ronneland played?
Our database contains 270 games by Daniel Ronneland, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 65 draws, 107 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ronneland?
270 games by Daniel Ronneland 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.