Prepare against Maurice Dana
United States · World #44,373 classical · FIDE ID 2031400
Our database contains 35 games by Maurice Dana, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurice Dana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice Dana 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 | 1,916 | 2,109 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice Dana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice Dana's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dana usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Dana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dana usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dana usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Maurice Dana's chess games
All 35 games by Maurice Dana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Ronald Simpson | 2,315 | North Carolina Inv | C32 |
| Mar 2007 | Richard Francisco | 2,234 | US Masters Open | C89 |
| Mar 2010 | Klaus Pohl | 2,165 | US Masters Open | C88 |
| Mar 2006 | Alan Kobernat | 2,101 | US Masters Open | C65 |
| Mar 2007 | Torsten Warnk | 1,996 | US Masters Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Masters Open | 2010 | 24 | 10 | 2,130 |
| North Carolina Inv | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,952 |
| chT-North Carolina | 1989 | 4 | 3 | – |
| ch-North Carolina | 1989 | 1 | 0 | – |
| North Carolina Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice Dana's chess games?
35 games by Maurice Dana, from Jul 2007 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 Maurice Dana has played.
What does Maurice Dana play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Maurice Dana opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice Dana answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maurice Dana play as White?
As White, Maurice Dana's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice Dana play as Black?
As Black, Maurice Dana most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maurice Dana's FIDE rating?
Maurice Dana is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Maurice Dana played?
Our database contains 35 games by Maurice Dana, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice Dana?
35 games by Maurice Dana 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.