Prepare against Daniel Sutton
United Kingdom · World #42,812 classical · FIDE ID 423424
Our database contains 135 games by Daniel Sutton, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Sutton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Sutton 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 | 1,922 | 1,975 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,863 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 48 | 33 | 54 | 35.6% |
| As White | 67 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Sutton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Sutton's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 43.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Sutton usually continues c3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sutton usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sutton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sutton usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 97.3% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Daniel Sutton's chess games
All 135 games by Daniel Sutton in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Sebastian Mueller | 2,305 | ch-BEM U10 | A00 |
| Feb 2021 | Edward N Holland | 2,224 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Andrew J Morley | 2,065 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | John S Garnett | 2,010 | 103rd ch-GBR Major | B12 |
| Aug 2016 | Colin F S Davison | 1,984 | 103rd ch-GBR Major | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEM U10 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 1,101 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U10 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Glorney Cup | 2014 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U12 | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,031 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Sutton's chess games?
135 games by Daniel Sutton, from May 2011 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 Sutton has played.
What does Daniel Sutton play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Daniel Sutton opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Sutton answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Sutton play as White?
As White, Daniel Sutton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Sutton play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Sutton most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Daniel Sutton's FIDE rating?
Daniel Sutton is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Daniel Sutton played?
Our database contains 135 games by Daniel Sutton, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Sutton?
135 games by Daniel Sutton 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.