Prepare against Daniel Shirinyan
CM · Slovakia · World #5,859 classical · FIDE ID 443751
Our database contains 114 games by Daniel Shirinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Shirinyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Shirinyan 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 | 2,250 | 2,298 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,172 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 42 | 26 | 46 | 36.8% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Shirinyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Shirinyan's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 50.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 32.2% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Shirinyan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 85.7% | 39.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Daniel Shirinyan's chess games
All 114 games by Daniel Shirinyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | I Glek | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Gabor Farkas | 2,311 | Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | A80 |
| Oct 2024 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Oct 2024 | Andrei Olhovik | 2,282 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Michalina Rudzinska | 2,257 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,214 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Shirinyan's chess games?
114 games by Daniel Shirinyan, from Oct 2017 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 Shirinyan has played.
What does Daniel Shirinyan play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Daniel Shirinyan opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Shirinyan answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Shirinyan play as White?
As White, Daniel Shirinyan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Shirinyan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Shirinyan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Daniel Shirinyan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Shirinyan is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Daniel Shirinyan played?
Our database contains 114 games by Daniel Shirinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 46 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Shirinyan?
114 games by Daniel Shirinyan 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.