Prepare against Daniel Solomontchik
Australia · World #42,227 classical · FIDE ID 34359230
When preparing against Daniel Solomontchik, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Solomontchik, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Solomontchik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Solomontchik 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 | 1,926 | 2,065 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,851 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,835 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 774 rated games against 614 different opponents, across 128 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 399 | 176 | 68 | 155 | 44.1% | 1,647 | 1,649 | 10 |
| Rapid | 226 | 93 | 22 | 111 | 41.2% | 1,632 | 1,534 | 12 |
| Blitz | 131 | 62 | 11 | 58 | 47.3% | 1,777 | 1,767 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 378 | 91 | 46 | 241 | 24.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 250 | 160 | 43 | 47 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 126 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 36 | 15 | 18 | 1,722 | 1,825 |
| 2025 | 159 | 85 | 18 | 56 | 1,819 | 1,869 |
| 2024 | 102 | 51 | 14 | 37 | 1,746 | 1,764 |
| 2023 | 162 | 72 | 19 | 71 | 1,720 | 1,698 |
| 2022 | 66 | 28 | 11 | 27 | 1,605 | 1,568 |
| 2021 | 81 | 26 | 11 | 44 | 1,479 | 1,329 |
| 2020 | 69 | 14 | 8 | 47 | 1,473 | 1,181 |
| 2019 | 55 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 1,184 | 1,099 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1,047 | 647 |
Where Daniel Solomontchik has played
Australia (82) · Russia (34) · Serbia (10) · Belarus (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Solomontchik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Solomontchik's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Solomontchik usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Solomontchik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Solomontchik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Solomontchik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Solomontchik usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Solomontchik's chess games
All 31 games by Daniel Solomontchik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Joseph Daffy | 1,891 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | E20 |
| Jan 2023 | Dominador Andador | 1,886 | Perth Open | B09 |
| Apr 2026 | Abraham Pitono | 1,838 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Aden Buhagiar | 1,803 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | D35 |
| Apr 2026 | Aron Doll | 1,800 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,983 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,826 |
| Moscow Time of the First U11 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,126 |
| 16th Paracin Open | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Solomontchik's chess games?
31 games by Daniel Solomontchik, from Sep 2019 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 Solomontchik has played.
What does Daniel Solomontchik play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Daniel Solomontchik opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Solomontchik answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Solomontchik play as White?
As White, Daniel Solomontchik's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Solomontchik play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Solomontchik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Daniel Solomontchik's FIDE rating?
Daniel Solomontchik is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Solomontchik played?
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Solomontchik, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Solomontchik?
31 games by Daniel Solomontchik 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.