Prepare against Patrick Daly
Ireland · World #87,231 classical · FIDE ID 2503131
When preparing against Patrick Daly, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 40 games by Patrick Daly, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Daly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Daly 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 | 1,767 | 1,928 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 22.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Daly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Daly's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Patrick Daly's chess games
All 40 games by Patrick Daly in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | James Nick Hawkins | 1,981 | Guernsey Open | D13 |
| Apr 2017 | Karl Egill Steingrimsson | 1,664 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Ondrej Krisman | 1,590 | 9th Plzen Open | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Lorenz Theuer | 1,583 | Reykjavik Open | A47 |
| Nov 2017 | David Wrzecionko | 1,570 | 9th Plzen Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,816 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Heraklion Open 23rd | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,529 |
| 9th Plzen Open | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,108 |
| Bodensee Seniors Open 6th | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Daly's chess games?
40 games by Patrick Daly, from May 2011 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 Patrick Daly has played.
What does Patrick Daly play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Patrick Daly opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Daly answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Patrick Daly play as White?
As White, Patrick Daly's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Daly play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Daly most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Patrick Daly's FIDE rating?
Patrick Daly is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (May 2012).
How many games has Patrick Daly played?
Our database contains 40 games by Patrick Daly, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Daly?
40 games by Patrick Daly 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.