Prepare against Jiri Daniel
Czechia · World #34,694 classical · FIDE ID 309869
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Daniel, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Daniel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri 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 | 1,960 | 1,964 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,953 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,941 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Daniel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Daniel's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Daniel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jiri Daniel's chess games
All 42 games by Jiri Daniel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 8 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Milos Stolba | 2,050 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | D63 |
| Nov 2022 | Imrich Rigo | 1,986 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | B33 |
| Dec 2019 | Miloslav Jacek | 1,971 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | B30 |
| Feb 2016 | Oleg Urbasek | 1,951 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Jiri Sobotka | 1,921 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,973 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,895 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,069 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,937 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Daniel's chess games?
42 games by Jiri Daniel, from Sep 2010 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 Jiri Daniel has played.
What does Jiri Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jiri Daniel opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Daniel answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jiri Daniel play as White?
As White, Jiri Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Daniel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jiri Daniel's FIDE rating?
Jiri Daniel is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jiri Daniel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Daniel, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Daniel?
42 games by Jiri 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.