Prepare against Daniel Vardi
Israel · World #28,444 classical · FIDE ID 2849127
When preparing against Daniel Vardi, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Daniel Vardi, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Vardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Vardi 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 | 1,995 | 2,158 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 40 | 15 | 37 | 43.5% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Vardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Vardi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Vardi usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vardi usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vardi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vardi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vardi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 58.1% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 41.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Vardi's chess games
All 92 games by Daniel Vardi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 40 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Ido Porat | 2,323 | Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | A00 |
| Oct 2023 | Matan Poleg | 2,249 | Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | B80 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Iliaguev | 2,153 | ch-ISR Open | B31 |
| May 2023 | Michelle Katkov | 2,142 | Ramat Gan Lag BaOmer Open | C55 |
| Jan 2024 | Dana Kochavi | 2,121 | ch-ISR Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,241 |
| ch-Rishon Le Ziyyon U18 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,689 |
| ch-ISR U08/18 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,633 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-ISR U12 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,186 |
Interactive opening tree from all 92 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Vardi's chess games?
92 games by Daniel Vardi, from Apr 2021 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 Vardi has played.
What does Daniel Vardi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Daniel Vardi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Vardi answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Vardi play as White?
As White, Daniel Vardi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Vardi play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Vardi most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Daniel Vardi's FIDE rating?
Daniel Vardi is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Daniel Vardi played?
Our database contains 92 games by Daniel Vardi, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Vardi?
92 games by Daniel Vardi 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.