Prepare against Daniel Yastrebov
CM · France · World #9,598 classical · FIDE ID 551098148
When preparing against Daniel Yastrebov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Daniel Yastrebov, covering Oct 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Yastrebov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Yastrebov 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 | 2,177 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,219 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,097 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 1,046 rated games against 765 different opponents, across 156 events in 2 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 | 398 | 230 | 50 | 118 | 57.8% | 1,711 | 1,810 | 11 |
| Rapid | 540 | 340 | 47 | 153 | 63.0% | 1,674 | 1,804 | 21 |
| Blitz | 108 | 71 | 7 | 30 | 65.7% | 1,793 | 1,907 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 254 | 70 | 32 | 152 | 27.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 588 | 439 | 61 | 88 | 74.7% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 112 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 | 84 | 16 | 18 | 1,875 | 2,095 |
| 2025 | 247 | 166 | 27 | 54 | 1,855 | 2,019 |
| 2024 | 185 | 129 | 15 | 41 | 1,754 | 1,926 |
| 2023 | 164 | 97 | 15 | 52 | 1,601 | 1,684 |
| 2022 | 139 | 73 | 15 | 51 | 1,524 | 1,544 |
| 2021 | 84 | 42 | 8 | 34 | 1,425 | 1,425 |
| 2020 | 39 | 21 | 2 | 16 | 1,379 | 1,265 |
| 2019 | 70 | 29 | 6 | 35 | 1,165 | 765 |
Where Daniel Yastrebov has played
France (155) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Yastrebov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Yastrebov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yastrebov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Yastrebov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Yastrebov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Daniel Yastrebov's chess games
All 37 games by Daniel Yastrebov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Mitra Hejazipour | 2,344 | Titled Tue 20th Oct 2026 | — |
| Oct 2026 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,298 | CapExpress Pool 3 | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | Selvan Gautier | 2,283 | CapExpress Pool 3 | B33 |
| Oct 2026 | Julian Garrigue | 2,274 | CapExpress Pool 3 | B45 |
| Oct 2026 | Anton Isaev | 2,213 | 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
| CapExpress Pool 3 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,298 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,473 |
| TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-FRA U12/16 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Yastrebov's chess games?
37 games by Daniel Yastrebov, from Oct 2020 to Nov 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 Yastrebov has played.
What does Daniel Yastrebov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Yastrebov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Yastrebov answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Yastrebov play as White?
As White, Daniel Yastrebov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Yastrebov play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Yastrebov most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Yastrebov's FIDE rating?
Daniel Yastrebov is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Yastrebov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Daniel Yastrebov, covering Oct 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Yastrebov?
37 games by Daniel Yastrebov 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.