Prepare against Daniel Volz
DEU · World #34,912 classical · FIDE ID 4661125
When preparing against Daniel Volz, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 110 games by Daniel Volz, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Volz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Volz 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 | 1,960 | 1,966 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 40 | 34 | 36 | 36.4% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Volz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Volz's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 94.6% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Volz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Volz usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Volz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Volz usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 82.1% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Daniel Volz's chess games
All 110 games by Daniel Volz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Oct 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, 34 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Birger Wenzel | 2,034 | GER-chT Online Liga 1 GpD | A20 |
| Apr 2016 | Edgar Oden | 2,008 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | B03 |
| Feb 2024 | Jan Schopp | 1,921 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | B19 |
| Dec 2008 | Eduard Miller | 1,914 | chT-GER U14 | B76 |
| Dec 2011 | Matthew Herbst | 1,757 | St Leon Rot Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden U14 | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 1,295 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,378 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,801 |
| ch-Baden U10 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Baden U12 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Baden Talent U10 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | – |
| St Leon Rot Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Volz's chess games?
110 games by Daniel Volz, from Jul 2007 to Oct 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 Volz has played.
What does Daniel Volz play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Daniel Volz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Volz answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Volz play as White?
As White, Daniel Volz's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Volz play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Volz most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Daniel Volz's FIDE rating?
Daniel Volz is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Volz played?
Our database contains 110 games by Daniel Volz, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Volz?
110 games by Daniel Volz 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.