Prepare against Dariy Kelbas
Ukraine · World #27,756 classical · FIDE ID 34160515
Our database contains 41 games by Dariy Kelbas, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dariy Kelbas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dariy Kelbas 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 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 5 | 20 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dariy Kelbas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dariy Kelbas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 66.7% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kelbas usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kelbas usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kelbas usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kelbas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kelbas usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dariy Kelbas's chess games
All 41 games by Dariy Kelbas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Oleksii Rai | 1,974 | Cavan Chess Congress 2026 Masters | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo | 1,911 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Fitzgerald | 1,897 | Cavan Chess Congress 2026 Masters | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Jagoda Bienko | 1,803 | Sligo Open | A06 |
| Feb 2026 | Liam Belton | 1,771 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U11 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,720 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,711 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,120 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,833 |
| Dublin Weekday Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,271 |
| Cavan Chess Congress 2026 Masters | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,150 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,715 |
| DCU Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dariy Kelbas's chess games?
41 games by Dariy Kelbas, from Nov 2020 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 Dariy Kelbas has played.
What does Dariy Kelbas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Dariy Kelbas opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dariy Kelbas answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dariy Kelbas play as White?
As White, Dariy Kelbas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dariy Kelbas play as Black?
As Black, Dariy Kelbas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dariy Kelbas's FIDE rating?
Dariy Kelbas is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dariy Kelbas played?
Our database contains 41 games by Dariy Kelbas, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dariy Kelbas?
41 games by Dariy Kelbas 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.