Prepare against Dayna Ferguson
Ireland · World #78,915 classical · FIDE ID 2509342
When preparing against Dayna Ferguson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 67 games by Dayna Ferguson, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dayna Ferguson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dayna Ferguson 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 | 1,793 | 1,825 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 25 | 15 | 27 | 37.3% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dayna Ferguson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dayna Ferguson's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ferguson usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ferguson usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ferguson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Dayna Ferguson's chess games
All 67 games by Dayna Ferguson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Elena Nekrasova | 2,028 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | B59 |
| Sep 2020 | Viktoria Nadzamova | 1,787 | ch-EU Online U16 Girls | B52 |
| Jul 2020 | Niamh Bridgeman | 1,664 | Gilbert Cup | A80 |
| Sep 2020 | Ester Juric | 1,642 | ch-EU Online U16 Girls | C01 |
| Oct 2016 | Sofia Bellahcene | 1,616 | Wch U12 Girls | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Cup | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,728 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,521 |
| ch-IRL w | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,642 |
| ch-EU Online U16 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 684 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,796 |
| ch-IRL U16 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dayna Ferguson's chess games?
67 games by Dayna Ferguson, from Dec 2015 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 Dayna Ferguson has played.
What does Dayna Ferguson play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Dayna Ferguson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dayna Ferguson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dayna Ferguson play as White?
As White, Dayna Ferguson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dayna Ferguson play as Black?
As Black, Dayna Ferguson most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Dayna Ferguson's FIDE rating?
Dayna Ferguson is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Dayna Ferguson played?
Our database contains 67 games by Dayna Ferguson, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dayna Ferguson?
67 games by Dayna Ferguson 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.