Prepare against Daniel Stoyanov
BGR · World #24,808 classical · FIDE ID 2923947
When preparing against Daniel Stoyanov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Stoyanov, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Stoyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Stoyanov 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 | 2,020 | 2,020 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 705 rated games against 436 different opponents, across 96 events in 3 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 | 301 | 148 | 63 | 90 | 49.2% | 1,760 | 1,800 | 16 |
| Rapid | 267 | 139 | 40 | 88 | 52.1% | 1,775 | 1,814 | 10 |
| Blitz | 131 | 61 | 13 | 57 | 46.6% | 1,770 | 1,713 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 297 | 75 | 52 | 170 | 25.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 177 | 45 | 38 | 68.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 81 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1,768 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 83 | 42 | 17 | 24 | 1,891 | 1,963 |
| 2024 | 60 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 1,821 | 1,922 |
| 2023 | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 1,782 | 1,792 |
| 2022 | 80 | 43 | 11 | 26 | 1,892 | 1,951 |
| 2021 | 45 | 23 | 3 | 19 | 1,832 | 1,811 |
| 2020 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1,752 | 1,740 |
| 2019 | 89 | 48 | 12 | 29 | 1,786 | 1,853 |
| 2018 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1,669 | 1,569 |
| 2017 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 1,550 | 1,565 |
| 2016 | 63 | 33 | 12 | 18 | 1,611 | 1,662 |
| 2015 | 73 | 37 | 14 | 22 | 1,635 | 1,591 |
| 2014 | 53 | 24 | 9 | 20 | 1,655 | 1,433 |
| 2013 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1,633 | 1,233 |
Where Daniel Stoyanov has played
Bulgaria (92) · Romania (3) · Israel (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Stoyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Stoyanov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Stoyanov's chess games
All 38 games by Daniel Stoyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Vasil Spasov | 2,432 | 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikolaos Koutlas | 2,327 | 47th Georgi Tringov | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Georgi Filev | 2,230 | Shumen Rapid 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Habil Javadov | 2,199 | 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | D37 |
| Feb 2023 | Simeon Trendafilov | 1,935 | ch-BUL U20 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Varna Open U10 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,636 |
| 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,311 |
| 48th Georgi Tringov | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,993 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,288 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,194 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Stoyanov's chess games?
38 games by Daniel Stoyanov, from Aug 2014 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 Stoyanov has played.
What does Daniel Stoyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Stoyanov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Stoyanov answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Stoyanov play as White?
As White, Daniel Stoyanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Stoyanov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Stoyanov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Stoyanov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Stoyanov is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Daniel Stoyanov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Stoyanov, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Stoyanov?
38 games by Daniel Stoyanov 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.