Prepare against Daniel Konovalov

Azerbaijan · World #140,090 classical · FIDE ID 13472771

When preparing against Daniel Konovalov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Konovalov, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 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

Performance record

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 (21 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
  • …c5 (43% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (24% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues d4 (16.7% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Daniel Konovalov's chess games

All 47 games by Daniel Konovalov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Daniel Konovalov's chess games?

47 games by Daniel Konovalov, from Jan 2024 to Oct 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 21 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 (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Daniel Konovalov play as Black?

As Black, Daniel Konovalov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.

What is Daniel Konovalov's FIDE rating?

Daniel Konovalov is currently rated 1,621 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,619 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (May 2026).

How many games has Daniel Konovalov played?

Our database contains 47 games by Daniel Konovalov, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (34.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Daniel Konovalov?

47 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.

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