Prepare against Daniel Konovalov
Azerbaijan · World #129,941 classical · FIDE ID 13472771
Our database contains 30 games by Daniel Konovalov, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Konovalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Konovalov 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 | 1,647 | 1,721 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,757 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Konovalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Konovalov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Daniel Konovalov's chess games
All 30 games by Daniel Konovalov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Natig Mahmud | 1,778 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Ulkar Mammadova | 1,721 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | Mehriban Ahmadli | 1,566 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B50 |
| Jul 2024 | Frederick Cronje | 1,487 | GEO World Cup Final U08 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Nurlan Ismayilli | 1,448 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,546 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,953 |
| GEO World Cup-B U08 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,398 |
| GEO World Cup Final U08 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,687 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,464 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,420 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Konovalov's chess games?
30 games by Daniel Konovalov, from Jan 2024 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 Konovalov has played.
What does Daniel Konovalov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Daniel Konovalov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Konovalov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Konovalov play as White?
As White, Daniel Konovalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Konovalov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Konovalov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Daniel Konovalov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Konovalov is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (May 2026).
How many games has Daniel Konovalov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Daniel Konovalov, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Konovalov?
30 games by Daniel Konovalov 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.