Prepare against Daniyal Sapenov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #510 classical · FIDE ID 13728911
When preparing against Daniyal Sapenov, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 688 games by Daniyal Sapenov, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniyal Sapenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniyal Sapenov 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 | 2,510 | 2,510 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,418 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,461 | 2,488 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 688 | 267 | 241 | 180 | 38.8% |
| As White | 351 | 162 | 114 | 75 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 337 | 105 | 127 | 105 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniyal Sapenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniyal Sapenov's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 55.0% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 119 | 33.9% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 10.0% | 75.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sapenov usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 59.5% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 45 | 26.8% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 21 | 12.5% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 94.4% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Daniyal Sapenov's chess games
All 688 games by Daniyal Sapenov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 267 wins, 241 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 59 | 19/21/19 | 32.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 4/16/8 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,714 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | B04 |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,701 | World Blitz 2025 | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Shymbulak Chess Summer | A18 |
| Aug 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,678 | Shymbulak Chess Summer | B46 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 41 | 16.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 24 | 11 | 2,511 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,466 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,222 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,332 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,515 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,569 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Makhnev (12 games) · Aldiyar Ansat (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniyal Sapenov's chess games?
688 games by Daniyal Sapenov, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Daniyal Sapenov has played.
What does Daniyal Sapenov play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Daniyal Sapenov opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniyal Sapenov answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniyal Sapenov play as White?
As White, Daniyal Sapenov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniyal Sapenov play as Black?
As Black, Daniyal Sapenov most often plays: Catalan (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Daniyal Sapenov's FIDE rating?
Daniyal Sapenov is currently rated 2,510 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,461 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniyal Sapenov played?
Our database contains 688 games by Daniyal Sapenov, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 241 draws, 180 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniyal Sapenov?
688 games by Daniyal Sapenov 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.