Prepare against Daniil D. Kovalenko
Ukraine · World #78,257 classical · FIDE ID 34117776
When preparing against Daniil D. Kovalenko, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Daniil D. Kovalenko, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniil D. Kovalenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil D. Kovalenko 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 | 1,795 | 1,870 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,869 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,912 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil D. Kovalenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil D. Kovalenko's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Daniil D. Kovalenko's chess games
All 30 games by Daniil D. Kovalenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Artom Andriienko | 2,029 | Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Chepil | 1,669 | Online Winter Cup SF | B53 |
| Apr 2026 | Tymur Kyrychuk | 1,523 | Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Rapid MEN | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Rapid MEN | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 ClassicMEN | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,696 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
| 2nd Kiev All Ukranian | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil D. Kovalenko's chess games?
30 games by Daniil D. Kovalenko, from May 2018 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 Daniil D. Kovalenko has played.
What does Daniil D. Kovalenko play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Daniil D. Kovalenko opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.a3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil D. Kovalenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniil D. Kovalenko play as White?
As White, Daniil D. Kovalenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil D. Kovalenko play as Black?
As Black, Daniil D. Kovalenko most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniil D. Kovalenko's FIDE rating?
Daniil D. Kovalenko is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Daniil D. Kovalenko played?
Our database contains 30 games by Daniil D. Kovalenko, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil D. Kovalenko?
30 games by Daniil D. Kovalenko 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.