Prepare against Christodoulos Daniil
Cyprus · World #79,071 classical · FIDE ID 5906598
When preparing against Christodoulos Daniil, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Christodoulos Daniil, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christodoulos Daniil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christodoulos Daniil 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 | 1,792 | 1,794 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,903 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,856 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christodoulos Daniil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christodoulos Daniil's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Daniil usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Daniil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Daniil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Christodoulos Daniil's chess games
All 30 games by Christodoulos Daniil in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Andreas Hadjinicolaou | 1,829 | ch-CYP | D02 |
| Mar 2025 | Panagiotis Chiras | 1,821 | ch-CYP | A14 |
| Aug 2026 | Klara Svabova | 1,638 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | C42 |
| Aug 2026 | Stepan Bilek | 1,629 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Ioannis Alichanides | 1,476 | Cyprus Open 2026 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,787 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,134 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,966 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,337 |
| Cyprus Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,873 |
| Round 3: Daniil, Christodoulos - Soukarie, Zorz | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,011 |
| Round 2: Samakas, Anastasios - Daniil, Christodoulos | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
| Round 4: Vasiliadis, Theodoros - Daniil, Christodoulos | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christodoulos Daniil's chess games?
30 games by Christodoulos Daniil, from Nov 2019 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 Christodoulos Daniil has played.
What does Christodoulos Daniil play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Christodoulos Daniil opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christodoulos Daniil answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christodoulos Daniil play as White?
As White, Christodoulos Daniil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christodoulos Daniil play as Black?
As Black, Christodoulos Daniil most often plays: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Christodoulos Daniil's FIDE rating?
Christodoulos Daniil is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Christodoulos Daniil played?
Our database contains 30 games by Christodoulos Daniil, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christodoulos Daniil?
30 games by Christodoulos Daniil 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.