Prepare against Daniel Siedentopf
FM · DEU · World #6,102 classical · FIDE ID 4681452
Our database contains 470 games by Daniel Siedentopf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Siedentopf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Siedentopf 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 | 2,245 | 2,321 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,325 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 199 | 108 | 163 | 42.3% |
| As White | 231 | 111 | 44 | 76 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 239 | 88 | 64 | 87 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Siedentopf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Siedentopf's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 92.1% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Siedentopf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 101 | 81.5% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 46 | 60.5% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 23.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Daniel Siedentopf's chess games
All 470 games by Daniel Siedentopf 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: 199 wins, 108 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 55 | 22/19/14 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,507 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | ? |
| Sep 2010 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,483 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A21 |
| May 2011 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,480 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | C05 |
| Jul 2026 | Martin Heider | 2,449 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | D85 |
| Jan 2002 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,435 | Dresden ZMD Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2019 | 33 | 16 | 2,220 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 8 | 2,246 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2011 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,252 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,245 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,123 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Siedentopf's chess games?
470 games by Daniel Siedentopf, 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 Siedentopf has played.
What does Daniel Siedentopf play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Daniel Siedentopf opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Siedentopf answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Daniel Siedentopf play as White?
As White, Daniel Siedentopf's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Siedentopf play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Siedentopf most often plays: Dutch Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Daniel Siedentopf's FIDE rating?
Daniel Siedentopf is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Daniel Siedentopf played?
Our database contains 470 games by Daniel Siedentopf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 108 draws, 163 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Siedentopf?
470 games by Daniel Siedentopf 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.