Prepare against Daniel Seleljo
FM · Czechia · World #12,442 classical · FIDE ID 308838
When preparing against Daniel Seleljo, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Daniel Seleljo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Seleljo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Seleljo 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 | 2,135 | 2,360 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,230 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,185 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 113 | 89 | 83 | 39.6% |
| As White | 139 | 62 | 38 | 39 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 146 | 51 | 51 | 44 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Seleljo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Seleljo's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 53.2% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 20.9% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 15.8% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Seleljo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 32.3% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 7 | 10.8% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 65.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 17.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Daniel Seleljo's chess games
All 285 games by Daniel Seleljo 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: 113 wins, 89 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Ivan Hausner | 2,390 | Prague Rejfir Memorial | D90 |
| Jan 1999 | Jindrich Trapl | 2,375 | chT2-CZE | E92 |
| Dec 2005 | Martin Vacek | 2,313 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | C41 |
| Apr 2010 | Oldrich Vedral | 2,295 | Prague Rejfir Memorial | B40 |
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Polasek | 2,291 | chT1W-CZE 0607 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2010 | 26 | 16 | 2,349 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| Stulik Mem | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,368 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,339 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,979 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Seleljo's chess games?
285 games by Daniel Seleljo, 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 Seleljo has played.
What does Daniel Seleljo play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Daniel Seleljo opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Seleljo answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Seleljo play as White?
As White, Daniel Seleljo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Seleljo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Seleljo most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Daniel Seleljo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Seleljo is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (May 2010).
How many games has Daniel Seleljo played?
Our database contains 285 games by Daniel Seleljo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 89 draws, 83 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Seleljo?
285 games by Daniel Seleljo 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.