Prepare against Daniel Semcesen
GM · Sweden · World #1,326 classical · FIDE ID 1706993
Our database contains 1,340 games by Daniel Semcesen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Semcesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Semcesen 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 | 2,422 | 2,513 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,519 | 2,527 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,458 | 2,505 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,340 | 561 | 515 | 263 | 41.9% |
| As White | 650 | 309 | 240 | 101 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 690 | 252 | 275 | 162 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Semcesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Semcesen's side.
First moves as White (650 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 398 | 61.2% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 121 | 18.6% | 69.4% |
| e4 | 77 | 11.8% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 8.0% | 63.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues Nc3 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Semcesen usually continues Nc3 (69.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 207 | 71.4% | 59.9% |
| c5 | 41 | 14.1% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 39 | 13.4% | 62.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 142 | 59.2% | 54.9% |
| f5 | 46 | 19.2% | 71.7% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 9.6% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.8% | 77.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
Daniel Semcesen's chess games
All 1,340 games by Daniel Semcesen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 561 wins, 515 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 73 | 38/27/8 | 52.1% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 62 | 30/25/7 | 48.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 27/12/4 | 62.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 41 | 15/18/8 | 36.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 23/10/5 | 60.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 34 | 12/19/3 | 35.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 15/13/5 | 45.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 70 | 36/12/21 | 51.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 63 | 17/29/17 | 27.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 54 | 15/28/11 | 27.8% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 15/24/7 | 32.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 4/14/7 | 16.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 4/11/9 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Sergey Volkov | 2,637 | Lund CellaVision Cup | A80 |
| Jul 2009 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,618 | ch-SWE | E90 |
| Aug 2011 | Emanuel Berg | 2,604 | Gothenburg Manhem | E90 |
| Jul 2014 | Nils Grandelius | 2,588 | ch-SWE | A04 |
| Aug 2008 | Mladen Palac | 2,587 | 23rd Schwarzach Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2016 | 73 | 48.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-SWE | 2024 | 58 | 29 | 2,476 |
| Vasteras Open | 2017 | 33 | 24.5 | 2,439 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 2003 | 26 | 15 | 2,198 |
| chB-SWE | 2007 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,301 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2016 | 25 | 19 | 2,454 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 21 | 18 | 2,464 |
| Olomouc GM B | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,419 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tiger Hillarp Persson (16 games) · Axel Smith (13 games) · Erik Blomqvist (11 games) · Nils Grandelius (11 games) · Emanuel Berg (10 games) · Jonny Hector (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Semcesen's chess games?
1,340 games by Daniel Semcesen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Semcesen has played.
What does Daniel Semcesen play on the first move as White?
Across 650 games with White in our database, Daniel Semcesen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Semcesen answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Semcesen play as White?
As White, Daniel Semcesen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 52.1% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 48.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (43 games, 62.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 650 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Semcesen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Semcesen most often plays: Dutch Defense (70 games, 51.4% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 27.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (54 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 690 games.
What is Daniel Semcesen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Semcesen is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,519 in rapid and 2,458 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (May 2014).
How many games has Daniel Semcesen played?
Our database contains 1,340 games by Daniel Semcesen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 561 wins, 515 draws, 263 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Semcesen?
1,340 games by Daniel Semcesen 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.