Prepare against Darmen Dauren
CM · Kazakhstan · World #17,424 classical · FIDE ID 13755579
Our database contains 239 games by Darmen Dauren, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darmen Dauren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darmen Dauren 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 | 2,081 | 2,176 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,109 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,274 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 82 | 46 | 111 | 34.3% |
| As White | 117 | 42 | 25 | 50 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 122 | 40 | 21 | 61 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darmen Dauren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darmen Dauren's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 84.6% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.7% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Bg5 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Bf4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Dauren usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 57.6% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Darmen Dauren's chess games
All 239 games by Darmen Dauren in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 82 wins, 46 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,515 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Jiang,Haochen | 2,456 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | — |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,416 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,376 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Feb 2026 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,356 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 90 | 31.5 | 2,093 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,170 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,048 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| Budapest FS02 Nadassy-2 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Budapest FS02 Nadassy | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 14 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,153 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darmen Dauren's chess games?
239 games by Darmen Dauren, from May 2019 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 Darmen Dauren has played.
What does Darmen Dauren play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Darmen Dauren opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darmen Dauren answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Darmen Dauren play as White?
As White, Darmen Dauren's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 38.5% win rate); London System (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darmen Dauren play as Black?
As Black, Darmen Dauren most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Darmen Dauren's FIDE rating?
Darmen Dauren is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Darmen Dauren played?
Our database contains 239 games by Darmen Dauren, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 46 draws, 111 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darmen Dauren?
239 games by Darmen Dauren 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.