Prepare against Daniel Dimov
North Macedonia · World #34,636 classical · FIDE ID 15001288
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Dimov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Dimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Dimov 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 | 1,961 | 2,008 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,947 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 10 | 36 | 29.2% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Dimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Dimov's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 61.3% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dimov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dimov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Dimov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dimov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Dimov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Dimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Dimov's chess games
All 65 games by Daniel Dimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Zarko Mitkovski | 2,165 | chT-FRM 2nd League | C02 |
| Aug 2015 | Dusko Zmijanac | 2,151 | 24th ch-FRM Open | B04 |
| Mar 2013 | Lazar Petrovic | 2,129 | Skopje Karposh Open | A48 |
| Oct 2008 | Anatoly Ivchenko | 2,066 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | A32 |
| Jul 2015 | Marjan Damceski | 2,061 | 24th chT-FRM | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| 23rd ch-FRM Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| 24th chT-FRM | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,964 |
| chT-FRM 2nd League | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,055 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,973 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 16th Liberec Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Dimov's chess games?
65 games by Daniel Dimov, from Jan 2009 to Jul 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 Dimov has played.
What does Daniel Dimov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel Dimov opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Dimov answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Dimov play as White?
As White, Daniel Dimov's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Dimov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Dimov most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daniel Dimov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Dimov is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Daniel Dimov played?
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Dimov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Dimov?
65 games by Daniel Dimov 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.