Prepare against Daniel Sullivan
United Kingdom · World #37,229 classical · FIDE ID 433934
When preparing against Daniel Sullivan, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Sullivan, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Sullivan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Sullivan 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 | 1,948 | 1,986 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 34 | 59 | 54 | 23.1% |
| As White | 76 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 11 | 28 | 32 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Sullivan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Sullivan's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 56.6% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 39.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 55.8% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 56.1% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 29.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
Daniel Sullivan's chess games
All 147 games by Daniel Sullivan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 59 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nigel R Davies | 2,275 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - Open | B20 |
| Aug 2026 | Max Pert | 2,183 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A13 |
| Mar 2026 | D ENG Grant | 2,083 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A16 |
| Mar 2019 | Philip Adams | 2,080 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | E81 |
| May 2026 | Ruqayyah Rida | 2,071 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Whitsun Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,922 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Sullivan's chess games?
147 games by Daniel Sullivan, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Sullivan has played.
What does Daniel Sullivan play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Daniel Sullivan opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Sullivan answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Daniel Sullivan play as White?
As White, Daniel Sullivan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Sullivan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Sullivan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Daniel Sullivan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Sullivan is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Daniel Sullivan played?
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Sullivan, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 59 draws, 54 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Sullivan?
147 games by Daniel Sullivan 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.