Prepare against Daniel Shubin
CM · United States · World #8,074 classical · FIDE ID 30936470
Our database contains 241 games by Daniel Shubin, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Shubin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Shubin 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 | 2,204 | 2,260 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,206 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 82 | 44 | 115 | 34.0% |
| As White | 118 | 39 | 27 | 52 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 43 | 17 | 63 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Shubin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Shubin's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 100.0% | 44.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Shubin usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Shubin usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shubin usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 90.5% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 100.0% | 36.5% |
Daniel Shubin's chess games
All 241 games by Daniel Shubin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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, 44 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,510 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Bharadia Yash | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2023 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | B19 |
| Sep 2022 | Cristian Salas Arros | 2,363 | Titled Tue Late | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 134 | 55.5 | 2,149 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,021 |
| 24th Prague Pelikan Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| ch-Washington State | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| 23rd Olomouc IM2 | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| chC-Washington State | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Shubin's chess games?
241 games by Daniel Shubin, from Jan 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 Shubin has played.
What does Daniel Shubin play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Daniel Shubin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Shubin answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Shubin play as White?
As White, Daniel Shubin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Shubin play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Shubin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Daniel Shubin's FIDE rating?
Daniel Shubin is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Daniel Shubin played?
Our database contains 241 games by Daniel Shubin, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 44 draws, 115 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Shubin?
241 games by Daniel Shubin 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.