Prepare against Daniel Taucher
Austria · World #38,049 classical · FIDE ID 1631233
When preparing against Daniel Taucher, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Taucher, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Taucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Taucher 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 | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Taucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Taucher's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Taucher usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Taucher usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Taucher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Taucher usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Taucher usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Taucher's chess games
All 32 games by Daniel Taucher in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Thomas Brand | 1,959 | Graz Open B | E81 |
| Jan 2010 | Franz Amtmann | 1,860 | ch-Graz B | B23 |
| Sep 2019 | Philipp Wendl | 1,763 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Benedikt Sohn | 1,507 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Simon Wuerger | 1,450 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,764 |
| 16th Graz Open B | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Graz B | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,993 |
| Steyr Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Taucher's chess games?
32 games by Daniel Taucher, from Jan 2015 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 Taucher has played.
What does Daniel Taucher play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Daniel Taucher opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Taucher answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Taucher play as White?
As White, Daniel Taucher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Taucher play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Taucher most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Daniel Taucher's FIDE rating?
Daniel Taucher is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Taucher played?
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Taucher, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Taucher?
32 games by Daniel Taucher 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.