Prepare against Jiri Daniel
Czechia · World #41,747 classical · FIDE ID 316563
When preparing against Jiri Daniel, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 113 games by Jiri Daniel, covering Apr 2003 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 | 1,927 | 2,100 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,928 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 31 | 33 | 49 | 27.4% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 21.1% |
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 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 51.8% | 39.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 42.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Daniel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Daniel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 31.8% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Jiri Daniel's chess games
All 113 games by Jiri Daniel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 31 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Llambi Qendro | 2,356 | Condino Open | D70 |
| Mar 2020 | Ondrej Karlik | 2,197 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | E14 |
| Feb 2017 | Ludek Meszaros | 2,096 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | A60 |
| Jun 2009 | Ervin Szabo | 2,071 | ch-HUN Seniors | A06 |
| Oct 2016 | Ivo Hradecky | 2,065 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,866 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,830 |
| 3rd Perla Baltyku Open B | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,956 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,925 |
| Condino Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 18th Pobeskydy Chance | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,934 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Daniel's chess games?
113 games by Jiri Daniel, from Apr 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 Jiri Daniel has played.
What does Jiri Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jiri Daniel opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Daniel answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jiri Daniel play as White?
As White, Jiri Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Daniel most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Jiri Daniel's FIDE rating?
Jiri Daniel is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jiri Daniel played?
Our database contains 113 games by Jiri Daniel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Daniel?
113 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.