Prepare against Danail Kazakov
BGR · World #85,988 classical · FIDE ID 2922576
When preparing against Danail Kazakov, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 52 games by Danail Kazakov, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danail Kazakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danail Kazakov 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 | 1,770 | 1,883 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,892 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 3 | 31 | 34.6% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danail Kazakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danail Kazakov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Danail Kazakov's chess games
All 52 games by Danail Kazakov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,108 | ch-BUL sf 78th | B20 |
| Oct 2013 | Zvetomir Angelov | 2,108 | Blagoevgrad Open | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Atanas G. Atanasov | 1,976 | 13th Sunny Beach Open C | D00 |
| Feb 2014 | Janko Slavov | 1,954 | ch-BUL sf 78th | B21 |
| Feb 2014 | Apostol Stankov | 1,915 | ch-BUL sf 78th | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,353 |
| ch-BUL sf 78th | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,931 |
| 9th Varna Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| 8th Varna Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,719 |
| 13th Sunny Beach Open C | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| X-ти Мемориал БОГОМИЛ АНДОНОВ (Bogomil Andonov Memorial 2026) | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,811 |
| 1st Ruse Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danail Kazakov's chess games?
52 games by Danail Kazakov, from Mar 2013 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 Danail Kazakov has played.
What does Danail Kazakov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Danail Kazakov opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danail Kazakov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...b5 (14% of games).
What openings does Danail Kazakov play as White?
As White, Danail Kazakov's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danail Kazakov play as Black?
As Black, Danail Kazakov most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (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 26 games.
What is Danail Kazakov's FIDE rating?
Danail Kazakov is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Danail Kazakov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Danail Kazakov, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danail Kazakov?
52 games by Danail Kazakov 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.