Prepare against Daniel Goldinov
DEU · World #13,950 classical · FIDE ID 34605649
When preparing against Daniel Goldinov, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Goldinov, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Goldinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Goldinov 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 | 2,118 | 2,138 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,156 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 24 | 17 | 36 | 31.2% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Goldinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Goldinov's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Goldinov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Daniel Goldinov's chess games
All 77 games by Daniel Goldinov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Julian Jetzl | 2,251 | Schach Tirol Open 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Robin Keyser | 2,229 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C01 |
| Apr 2024 | Jevgeni Martaler | 2,192 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | A80 |
| Nov 2025 | Andre Seidel | 2,142 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Marius Fritz | 2,096 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,558 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,687 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Schach Tirol Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Goldinov's chess games?
77 games by Daniel Goldinov, from Sep 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 Goldinov has played.
What does Daniel Goldinov play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Daniel Goldinov opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Goldinov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Goldinov play as White?
As White, Daniel Goldinov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Goldinov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Goldinov most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Daniel Goldinov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Goldinov is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Daniel Goldinov played?
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Goldinov, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Goldinov?
77 games by Daniel Goldinov 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.