Prepare against Daniel Kolomeets
Russia · World #42,802 classical · FIDE ID 24250600
When preparing against Daniel Kolomeets, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 52 games by Daniel Kolomeets, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kolomeets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kolomeets 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 | 1,923 | 2,038 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,194 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 28.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kolomeets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kolomeets's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kolomeets usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Kolomeets's chess games
All 52 games by Daniel Kolomeets in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nikolay Averin | 2,430 | St.Petersburg Rapid GP | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Tapiwa Jele | 2,136 | Russian Chess Crown A | A05 |
| Feb 2026 | Joemel Narzabal | 2,115 | Russian Chess Crown A | A04 |
| Aug 2024 | Olga An Vishtal | 1,628 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D75 |
| Aug 2024 | Artur Budnik | 1,606 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,017 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur U12 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,516 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 14th Gelendzhik Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,434 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,245 |
| Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 |
| St.Petersburg Rapid GP | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kolomeets's chess games?
52 games by Daniel Kolomeets, from Oct 2016 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 Kolomeets has played.
What does Daniel Kolomeets play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Daniel Kolomeets opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kolomeets answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kolomeets play as White?
As White, Daniel Kolomeets's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kolomeets play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kolomeets most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Daniel Kolomeets's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kolomeets is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Daniel Kolomeets played?
Our database contains 52 games by Daniel Kolomeets, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kolomeets?
52 games by Daniel Kolomeets 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.