Prepare against Daniel Ser
CM · Lithuania · World #30,457 classical · FIDE ID 12829404
When preparing against Daniel Ser, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 546 games by Daniel Ser, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ser 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 | 1,983 | 2,136 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 215 | 63 | 268 | 39.4% |
| As White | 273 | 129 | 29 | 115 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 273 | 86 | 34 | 153 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ser's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 270 | 99.3% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ser usually continues Bf4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ser usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ser usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Ser usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 82 | 63.1% | 34.1% |
| d6 | 31 | 23.8% | 29.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.2% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 87.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel Ser's chess games
All 546 games by Daniel Ser in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 215 wins, 63 draws, 268 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 183 | 95/16/72 | 51.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 43 | 18/5/20 | 41.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 4/5/15 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,602 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,518 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Balazs Csonka | 2,476 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Chen Zou | 2,443 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 435 | 185.5 | 2,189 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,308 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| Vilnius Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,933 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ser's chess games?
546 games by Daniel Ser, from Nov 2016 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 Ser has played.
What does Daniel Ser play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Daniel Ser opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ser answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ser play as White?
As White, Daniel Ser's most-played openings in our database are: London System (183 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ser play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ser most often plays: Budapest Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 273 games.
What is Daniel Ser's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ser is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Daniel Ser played?
Our database contains 546 games by Daniel Ser, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 63 draws, 268 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ser?
546 games by Daniel Ser 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.