Prepare against Jim Daniluk
Canada · World #61,666 classical · FIDE ID 2601648
When preparing against Jim Daniluk, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Jim Daniluk, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim Daniluk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Daniluk 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 | 1,850 | 2,032 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,937 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 84 | 44 | 86 | 39.3% |
| As White | 109 | 51 | 20 | 38 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 105 | 33 | 24 | 48 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Daniluk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Daniluk's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 89.9% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Daniluk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Jim Daniluk's chess games
All 214 games by Jim Daniluk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 84 wins, 44 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1996 | Michael Dougherty | 2,330 | ch-CAN Open | A40 |
| Jul 2005 | Jonathan G Wilson | 2,293 | Canadian Open | B33 |
| Mar 2008 | Harry Moore | 2,281 | 2nd Victoria Grand Pacific Open | E69 |
| Jul 2009 | Alisa Melekhina | 2,270 | Canadian Open | E71 |
| Oct 2010 | Martin Robichaud | 2,267 | Calgary Alberta Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 44 | 23 | 1,997 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,056 |
| Calgary Alberta Open | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,982 |
| Calgary Schleinich Memorial | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
| Banff Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,623 |
| Northern Alberta Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,937 |
| ch-Alberta Seniors | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Lansing ch-MI Open | 1985 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Daniluk's chess games?
214 games by Jim Daniluk, from Jul 2008 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 Jim Daniluk has played.
What does Jim Daniluk play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Jim Daniluk opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Daniluk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jim Daniluk play as White?
As White, Jim Daniluk's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Daniluk play as Black?
As Black, Jim Daniluk most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Jim Daniluk's FIDE rating?
Jim Daniluk is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jim Daniluk played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jim Daniluk, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 44 draws, 86 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Daniluk?
214 games by Jim Daniluk 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.