Prepare against Daniel Winsley
New Zealand · World #103,435 classical · FIDE ID 4315138
When preparing against Daniel Winsley, expect 1.c4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Winsley, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Winsley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Winsley 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 | 1,719 | 1,752 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,809 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,732 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Winsley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Winsley's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Winsley usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Winsley usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Winsley usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Winsley usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Winsley usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Daniel Winsley's chess games
All 32 games by Daniel Winsley in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Michael Ashe | 1,639 | Kapiti Rapid 2026 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Guy Burns | 1,625 | Kapiti Rapid 2026 | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Geoffrey Gunawan | 1,521 | ch-North Island | E61 |
| Aug 2022 | Bruce Asher | 1,060 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Wellington Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,589 |
| Kapiti Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,549 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 131st | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,648 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Winsley's chess games?
32 games by Daniel Winsley, from May 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 Winsley has played.
What does Daniel Winsley play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Daniel Winsley opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.b4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Winsley answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games).
What openings does Daniel Winsley play as White?
As White, Daniel Winsley's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Winsley play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Winsley most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Daniel Winsley's FIDE rating?
Daniel Winsley is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Daniel Winsley played?
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Winsley, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Winsley?
32 games by Daniel Winsley 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.