Prepare against Daniel Stoyanov
BGR · World #29,620 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 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Stoyanov, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 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 33 games by Daniel Stoyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian 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% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 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 |
| 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,311 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,288 |
| 48th Georgi Tringov | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,993 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,194 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,167 |
| Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Stoyanov's chess games?
33 games by Daniel Stoyanov, from Aug 2014 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 Stoyanov has played.
What does Daniel Stoyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 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 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% 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); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Daniel Stoyanov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Stoyanov is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Stoyanov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Daniel Stoyanov, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Stoyanov?
33 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.