Prepare against Daniel Shek
United Kingdom · World #68,838 classical · FIDE ID 457817
When preparing against Daniel Shek, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Shek, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Shek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Shek 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 | 1,825 | 1,885 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,649 | 1,649 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,769 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 82 | 36 | 73 | 42.9% |
| As White | 95 | 44 | 20 | 31 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 96 | 38 | 16 | 42 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Shek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Shek's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 71.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Shek usually continues c4 (76.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Shek usually continues c4 (26.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shek usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Shek usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Shek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 70.2% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Shek's chess games
All 191 games by Daniel Shek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 82 wins, 36 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Christopher Skulte | 2,080 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B50 |
| Nov 2024 | Michael R Handley | 1,993 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | A28 |
| Apr 2021 | Edgar Wilson | 1,947 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | D02 |
| Aug 2022 | Aloysius Lip | 1,946 | Berks & Bucks Open | A65 |
| Jan 2021 | Adam Sieczkowski | 1,928 | 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 3 | 1,535 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 208 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,815 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,666 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,656 |
| 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,429 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Shek's chess games?
191 games by Daniel Shek, from May 2017 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 Shek has played.
What does Daniel Shek play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Daniel Shek opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Shek answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel Shek play as White?
As White, Daniel Shek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Shek play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Shek most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Daniel Shek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Shek is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,649 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Daniel Shek played?
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Shek, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 36 draws, 73 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Shek?
191 games by Daniel Shek 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.