Prepare against Martin Daniel
Czechia · World #33,147 classical · FIDE ID 308137
Our database contains 71 games by Martin Daniel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Daniel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,968 | 2,115 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,105 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 15.5% |
| As White | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 8.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Daniel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Daniel's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Daniel usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Daniel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Daniel's chess games
All 71 games by Martin 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: 11 wins, 25 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Piotr Goluch | 2,253 | Litomysl Open 14th | A57 |
| Jan 2001 | Jiri Kaderabek | 2,135 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | A57 |
| Feb 2018 | Jiri Prochazka | 2,059 | chT2A-CZE 1718 | A90 |
| Nov 2014 | Daniel Drahorad | 2,058 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | D55 |
| Nov 2014 | Petr Plasil | 2,027 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Prague Mladi Open | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,263 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| Litomysl Open | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Daniel's chess games?
71 games by Martin 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 Martin Daniel has played.
What does Martin Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Martin Daniel opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Daniel answers 1...Nc6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Daniel play as White?
As White, Martin Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Martin Daniel most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Martin Daniel's FIDE rating?
Martin Daniel is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Martin Daniel played?
Our database contains 71 games by Martin Daniel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 25 draws, 35 losses (15.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Daniel?
71 games by Martin 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.