Prepare against Daniel Wakeham
Sweden · World #20,505 classical · FIDE ID 1705482
Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Wakeham, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Wakeham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Wakeham 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 | 2,053 | 2,102 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,088 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,049 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 25.5% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Wakeham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Wakeham's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wakeham usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Wakeham usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wakeham usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Daniel Wakeham's chess games
All 47 games by Daniel Wakeham in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Patrik 1978 Nilsson | 2,155 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Joachim Bergre | 2,115 | chT2-SWE 1314 | A42 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonas Kallen | 2,086 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D04 |
| Jan 1999 | Elzbieta Janiszyn | 2,074 | Malmo Open U20 | D10 |
| Jan 1999 | Alina Tarachowicz | 2,040 | Malmo Open U20 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Malmo Open U20 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Malmo Open U20 | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Paignton Open | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,207 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,162 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,390 |
Interactive opening tree from all 47 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Wakeham's chess games?
47 games by Daniel Wakeham, from Apr 2003 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 Wakeham has played.
What does Daniel Wakeham play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daniel Wakeham opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Wakeham answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Wakeham play as White?
As White, Daniel Wakeham's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Wakeham play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Wakeham most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Daniel Wakeham's FIDE rating?
Daniel Wakeham is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Daniel Wakeham played?
Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Wakeham, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Wakeham?
47 games by Daniel Wakeham 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.