Prepare against Jean-Claude Daniel
France · World #115,065 classical · FIDE ID 633305
When preparing against Jean-Claude Daniel, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 101 games by Jean-Claude Daniel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Claude Daniel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Claude Daniel 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 | 1,687 | 2,006 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,814 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 26 | 18 | 57 | 25.7% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 12 | 32 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Claude Daniel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Claude Daniel's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 95.7% | 39.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Daniel usually continues e3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Daniel usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 26.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jean-Claude Daniel's chess games
All 101 games by Jean-Claude Daniel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Philippe Jaulin | 2,175 | 7th Nantes Open | A48 |
| Apr 2010 | Pierre Theon | 2,118 | 5th Angers Open | B32 |
| Jul 2011 | Julien Hirth | 2,110 | 26th Avoine Open | A80 |
| Oct 2009 | Yannick Cairou | 2,098 | 9th Rohde Open | A80 |
| Apr 2008 | Bernard Lesbros | 2,036 | 3rd Angers Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholet Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,966 |
| 17th Gorges Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| 22nd Gorges Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 5th Angers Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,959 |
| 3rd Angers Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 26th Avoine Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,915 |
| chT2-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Claude Daniel's chess games?
101 games by Jean-Claude Daniel, from Oct 2003 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 Jean-Claude Daniel has played.
What does Jean-Claude Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jean-Claude Daniel opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Claude Daniel answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jean-Claude Daniel play as White?
As White, Jean-Claude Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Claude Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Claude Daniel most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Jean-Claude Daniel's FIDE rating?
Jean-Claude Daniel is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jean-Claude Daniel played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jean-Claude Daniel, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Claude Daniel?
101 games by Jean-Claude Daniel 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.