Prepare against Daniel Shirinyan
CM · Slovakia · World #5,901 classical · FIDE ID 443751
When preparing against Daniel Shirinyan, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 123 games by Daniel Shirinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 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 | 2,172 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,172 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 44 | 28 | 50 | 35.8% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 28.3% |
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 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 47.6% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 30.2% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% 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 — 30% 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 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 87.5% | 41.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Shirinyan's chess games
All 123 games by Daniel Shirinyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 44 wins, 28 draws, 50 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% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/2 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Igor Glek | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Tomas Kraus | 2,361 | Bratislava Norm Week - IM B | B22 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| Bratislava Norm Week - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,154 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,214 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Shirinyan's chess games?
123 games by Daniel Shirinyan, from Oct 2017 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 Shirinyan has played.
What does Daniel Shirinyan play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Daniel Shirinyan opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Shirinyan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% 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 63 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Daniel Shirinyan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Shirinyan is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Daniel Shirinyan played?
Our database contains 123 games by Daniel Shirinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 28 draws, 50 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Shirinyan?
123 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.