Prepare against Daniel Secher
France · World #126,857 classical · FIDE ID 666165
When preparing against Daniel Secher, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Secher, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Secher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Secher 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 | 1,655 | 1,879 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,680 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 21.4% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Secher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Secher's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Secher usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Secher usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Secher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Secher's chess games
All 56 games by Daniel Secher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Remi Picard | 2,081 | 10th Rohde Open | B22 |
| Oct 2009 | Frederic Le Gallo | 2,030 | 9th Rohde Open | B53 |
| Oct 2008 | Jean-Loup Mercier | 1,924 | 8th Rohde Open | B92 |
| Jul 2004 | Boris Emeriau | 1,710 | 14th Gorges Open | C92 |
| Mar 2005 | Hugo Vidal | 1,650 | Sautron Retif Open 0405 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet-C | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,399 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,699 |
| chT-Pays de Loire | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,876 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| 6th Nantes Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,606 |
| 9th Rohde Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,043 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Secher's chess games?
56 games by Daniel Secher, from Jul 2007 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 Secher has played.
What does Daniel Secher play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Secher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Secher answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Secher play as White?
As White, Daniel Secher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Secher play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Secher most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Daniel Secher's FIDE rating?
Daniel Secher is currently rated 1,655 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Daniel Secher played?
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Secher, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Secher?
56 games by Daniel Secher 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.