Prepare against Frempong-Smart Daniel
CM · Ghana · World #46,687 classical · FIDE ID 12601659
When preparing against Frempong-Smart Daniel, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 97 games by Frempong-Smart Daniel, covering Feb 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Frempong-Smart Daniel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frempong-Smart 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,856 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 16 | 5 | 76 | 16.5% |
| As White | 44 | 6 | 2 | 36 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 10 | 3 | 40 | 18.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 261 rated games against 126 different opponents, across 34 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 120 | 67 | 21 | 32 | 55.8% | 1,695 | 1,797 | 9 |
| Rapid | 64 | 37 | 10 | 17 | 57.8% | 1,767 | 1,867 | 14 |
| Blitz | 36 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 55.6% | 1,813 | 1,828 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 131 | 49 | 27 | 55 | 37.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 89 | 58 | 12 | 19 | 65.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 32 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 1,854 | 1,931 |
| 2025 | 52 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 1,733 | 1,833 |
| 2024 | 56 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 1,918 | 1,843 |
| 2023 | 79 | 48 | 9 | 22 | 1,743 | 1,864 |
| 2022 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1,577 | 1,653 |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,706 | 1,617 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,412 | 1,279 |
Where Frempong-Smart Daniel has played
Ghana (31) · Togo (2) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frempong-Smart Daniel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frempong-Smart Daniel's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 86.5% | 14.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 14.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Daniel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Daniel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Daniel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Frempong-Smart Daniel's chess games
All 97 games by Frempong-Smart Daniel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,303 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Jun 2026 | Aaron Bendayan Claros | 2,256 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | D12 |
| Jun 2026 | Sami Al Atarji | 2,203 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B23 |
| Feb 2025 | Sebastien Bouchet | 2,180 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Jun 2026 | Darko Dimitrijevic | 2,173 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 71 | 13.5 | 1,864 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,742 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,698 |
| chT-AFR 13th Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
| 7th Tema Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frempong-Smart Daniel's chess games?
97 games by Frempong-Smart Daniel, from Feb 2020 to Oct 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 Frempong-Smart Daniel has played.
What does Frempong-Smart Daniel play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Frempong-Smart Daniel opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frempong-Smart Daniel answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Frempong-Smart Daniel play as White?
As White, Frempong-Smart Daniel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frempong-Smart Daniel play as Black?
As Black, Frempong-Smart Daniel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Frempong-Smart Daniel's FIDE rating?
Frempong-Smart Daniel is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Frempong-Smart Daniel played?
Our database contains 97 games by Frempong-Smart Daniel, covering Feb 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 76 losses (16.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frempong-Smart Daniel?
97 games by Frempong-Smart 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.