Prepare against Daniel Kopylov
IM · DEU · World #1,270 classical · FIDE ID 12921971
Our database contains 1,089 games by Daniel Kopylov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kopylov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kopylov 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 | 2,428 | 2,435 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,347 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,412 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,089 | 506 | 217 | 366 | 46.5% |
| As White | 540 | 272 | 101 | 167 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 549 | 234 | 116 | 199 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kopylov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kopylov's side.
First moves as White (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 401 | 74.3% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 80 | 14.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 10.4% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 211 | 79.0% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 29 | 10.9% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 9.4% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 68.2% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 53 | 30.1% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Daniel Kopylov's chess games
All 1,089 games by Daniel Kopylov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 506 wins, 217 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 70 | 30/11/29 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 32/8/16 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 33 | 22/5/6 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 109 | 59/15/35 | 54.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 48 | 17/13/18 | 35.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/10/16 | 27.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,639 | ch-GER blitz | C47 |
| Oct 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| May 2021 | Georg Meier | 2,619 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C01 |
| Nov 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,603 | 100 Jahre NSV | E10 |
| Jan 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 218 | 122 | 2,326 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 58 | 23 | 2,287 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 33 | 18.5 | 1,332 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 28 | 17 | 1,973 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 22 | 14 | 1,836 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 14 | 2,318 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 15 | 2,230 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michael Kopylov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kopylov's chess games?
1,089 games by Daniel Kopylov, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Kopylov has played.
What does Daniel Kopylov play on the first move as White?
Across 540 games with White in our database, Daniel Kopylov opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kopylov answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kopylov play as White?
As White, Daniel Kopylov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 57.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (33 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 540 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kopylov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kopylov most often plays: Sicilian (109 games, 54.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 549 games.
What is Daniel Kopylov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kopylov is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Daniel Kopylov played?
Our database contains 1,089 games by Daniel Kopylov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 506 wins, 217 draws, 366 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kopylov?
1,089 games by Daniel Kopylov 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.