Prepare against Daniel Contin
IM · Italy · World #7,325 classical · FIDE ID 803618
When preparing against Daniel Contin, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 29.2% over 65 games.
Our database contains 1,344 games by Daniel Contin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Contin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Contin 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 | 2,218 | 2,401 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,284 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,377 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,344 | 530 | 345 | 469 | 39.4% |
| As White | 686 | 289 | 178 | 219 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 658 | 241 | 167 | 250 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Contin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Contin's side.
First moves as White (686 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 490 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 99 | 14.4% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 78 | 11.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Contin usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Contin usually continues Nc3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Contin usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Contin usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Contin usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Contin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 252 | 81.8% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 36 | 11.7% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 16 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 185 | 77.4% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 47 | 19.7% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Daniel Contin's chess games
All 1,344 games by Daniel Contin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 530 wins, 345 draws, 469 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 170 | 74/41/55 | 43.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 145 | 53/33/59 | 36.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 21/19/25 | 32.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 59 | 26/15/18 | 44.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 38 | 14/10/14 | 36.8% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 20/6/9 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 79 | 29/20/30 | 36.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 28/14/33 | 37.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 19/18/28 | 29.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 13/10/15 | 34.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 11/13/7 | 35.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,595 | 36th Reggio Emilia 9394 | A24 |
| Jun 2003 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,548 | 4th Lido degli Estensi Open | A55 |
| Jul 2012 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,529 | 1st Acqui Terme Open | A14 |
| Feb 2003 | Normunds Miezis | 2,523 | 11th Valle d'Aosta Open | A35 |
| Apr 2002 | Milan Drasko | 2,513 | 8th Cutro Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 49 | 31.5 | 2,368 |
| Milan Vedior Trophy | 2003 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,406 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 18 | 8 | 2,321 |
| Catania Open | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 2,328 |
| ch-ARG | 1989 | 17 | 7 | 2,312 |
| chT-SUI | 1999 | 17 | 9 | 2,401 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 14 | 11 | 2,352 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Contin's chess games?
1,344 games by Daniel Contin, from Apr 2003 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 Daniel Contin has played.
What does Daniel Contin play on the first move as White?
Across 686 games with White in our database, Daniel Contin opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Contin answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Contin play as White?
As White, Daniel Contin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (170 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (145 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (65 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 686 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Contin play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Contin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (79 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (75 games, 37.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (65 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 658 games.
What is Daniel Contin's FIDE rating?
Daniel Contin is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Daniel Contin played?
Our database contains 1,344 games by Daniel Contin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 345 draws, 469 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Contin?
1,344 games by Daniel Contin 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.