Prepare against Daniel Iliaguev
Israel · World #6,980 classical · FIDE ID 2818434
Our database contains 115 games by Daniel Iliaguev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Iliaguev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Iliaguev 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 | 2,225 | 2,274 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,039 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,039 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 28 | 25 | 62 | 24.3% |
| As White | 55 | 11 | 12 | 32 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Iliaguev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Iliaguev's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 27.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 21.8% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Iliaguev's chess games
All 115 games by Daniel Iliaguev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Guy Levin | 2,422 | ch-ISR U20 | A36 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,387 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A04 |
| Jul 2019 | Richard Stalmach | 2,381 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Roy Vagman | 2,302 | ch-ISR Open | A13 |
| Jul 2019 | Yair Hoffmann | 2,140 | Netanya Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,271 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,806 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,269 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Iliaguev's chess games?
115 games by Daniel Iliaguev, from Nov 2014 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 Iliaguev has played.
What does Daniel Iliaguev play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Daniel Iliaguev opens with 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Iliaguev answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Iliaguev play as White?
As White, Daniel Iliaguev's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Iliaguev play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Iliaguev most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Daniel Iliaguev's FIDE rating?
Daniel Iliaguev is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (May 2025).
How many games has Daniel Iliaguev played?
Our database contains 115 games by Daniel Iliaguev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Iliaguev?
115 games by Daniel Iliaguev 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.