Prepare against Christodoulos Daniil
Cyprus · World #72,213 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 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Christodoulos Daniil, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 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 | 1,814 | 1,814 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,903 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,856 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Daniil usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Daniil usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Daniil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Christodoulos Daniil's chess games
All 36 games by Christodoulos Daniil in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 | Diana Cibickova | 1,788 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Masa Popovic | 1,648 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Klara Svabova | 1,638 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,787 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,134 |
| Cyprus Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,873 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,337 |
| Round 3: Daniil, Christodoulos - Soukarie, Zorz | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,011 |
| Round 4: Vasiliadis, Theodoros - Daniil, Christodoulos | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,639 |
| Round 2: Samakas, Anastasios - Daniil, Christodoulos | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christodoulos Daniil's chess games?
36 games by Christodoulos Daniil, from Nov 2019 to Sep 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 17 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 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% 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 (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christodoulos Daniil play as Black?
As Black, Christodoulos Daniil most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Christodoulos Daniil's FIDE rating?
Christodoulos Daniil is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Christodoulos Daniil played?
Our database contains 36 games by Christodoulos Daniil, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christodoulos Daniil?
36 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.