Prepare against Daniel Beniosev
CM · LVA · World #16,960 classical · FIDE ID 11632674
When preparing against Daniel Beniosev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 361 games by Daniel Beniosev, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Beniosev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Beniosev 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 | 2,086 | 2,086 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,225 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,223 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 149 | 26 | 186 | 41.3% |
| As White | 171 | 83 | 15 | 73 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 66 | 11 | 113 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Beniosev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Beniosev's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Beniosev usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Beniosev usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Beniosev usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 93.9% | 33.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Daniel Beniosev's chess games
All 361 games by Daniel Beniosev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 149 wins, 26 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 37/4/24 | 56.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 20/6/28 | 37.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 7/1/17 | 28.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Normunds Miezis | 2,417 | Baltic Countries Rapid | A35 |
| Jan 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Apr 2025 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jan 2025 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | B26 |
| Jan 2025 | Garv Gaur | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 235 | 100.5 | 2,133 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,569 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,635 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 1,520 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,670 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,243 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Beniosev's chess games?
361 games by Daniel Beniosev, from Aug 2021 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 Daniel Beniosev has played.
What does Daniel Beniosev play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Daniel Beniosev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Beniosev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel Beniosev play as White?
As White, Daniel Beniosev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (65 games, 56.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Beniosev play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Beniosev most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Daniel Beniosev's FIDE rating?
Daniel Beniosev is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Beniosev played?
Our database contains 361 games by Daniel Beniosev, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 26 draws, 186 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Beniosev?
361 games by Daniel Beniosev 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.