Prepare against Daniel Pomerantz
Canada · World #47,189 classical · FIDE ID 2040824
Our database contains 236 games by Daniel Pomerantz, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Pomerantz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Pomerantz 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 | 1,904 | 1,997 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 92 | 62 | 82 | 39.0% |
| As White | 121 | 50 | 36 | 35 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 26 | 47 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Pomerantz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Pomerantz's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 98.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Pomerantz usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pomerantz usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pomerantz usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pomerantz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pomerantz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 90.4% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Daniel Pomerantz's chess games
All 236 games by Daniel Pomerantz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Lizandro Fernando Lopez Linares | 2,232 | Montreal Mercredi 05 | A46 |
| Jan 2019 | Eric Beaulieu | 2,224 | Montreal Mercredi 01 | B42 |
| Sep 2024 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 2,218 | Montreal Open | C63 |
| Jan 2015 | Saeid Sadeghi | 2,146 | RA Winter Open | B47 |
| May 2018 | Daniel Boudreau | 2,127 | Montreal Mercredi 05 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,058 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,966 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,058 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,041 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2018 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1,872 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 13 | 9 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Pomerantz's chess games?
236 games by Daniel Pomerantz, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Daniel Pomerantz has played.
What does Daniel Pomerantz play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Daniel Pomerantz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Pomerantz answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Pomerantz play as White?
As White, Daniel Pomerantz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Pomerantz play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Pomerantz most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Daniel Pomerantz's FIDE rating?
Daniel Pomerantz is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Daniel Pomerantz played?
Our database contains 236 games by Daniel Pomerantz, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Pomerantz?
236 games by Daniel Pomerantz 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.