Prepare against Daniel Yeager
FM · United States · World #7,366 classical · FIDE ID 2029049
When preparing against Daniel Yeager, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 91 games by Daniel Yeager, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Yeager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Yeager 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 | 2,217 | 2,372 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 33.0% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Yeager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Yeager's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 82.2% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Yeager usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yeager usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Yeager usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Yeager usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yeager usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 18.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Yeager's chess games
All 91 games by Daniel Yeager in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 30 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,553 | 36th World Open | D07 |
| Sep 2007 | Robert Hess | 2,439 | USA tt | B23 |
| Mar 2009 | Chandrasekar Praveen Kumar | 2,360 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | A63 |
| Sep 2008 | Raymond Kaufman | 2,360 | USA tt | D45 |
| Nov 2009 | Tyler B Hughes | 2,281 | Dallas UTD-B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Dallas UTD-B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| 36th World Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,312 |
| USA tt | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| 39th Philadelphia National Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,330 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Yeager's chess games?
91 games by Daniel Yeager, from Oct 2006 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 Yeager has played.
What does Daniel Yeager play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Daniel Yeager opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Yeager answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Yeager play as White?
As White, Daniel Yeager's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Yeager play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Yeager most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Daniel Yeager's FIDE rating?
Daniel Yeager is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Daniel Yeager played?
Our database contains 91 games by Daniel Yeager, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Yeager?
91 games by Daniel Yeager 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.