Prepare against Daud Amini
ZWE · World #36,237 classical · FIDE ID 11000457
Our database contains 34 games by Daud Amini, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daud Amini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daud Amini 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 | 1,953 | 2,061 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daud Amini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daud Amini's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Amini usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Amini usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Amini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daud Amini's chess games
All 34 games by Daud Amini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Phemelo Khetho | 2,215 | Cape Town Chess Lounge | A70 |
| Nov 2005 | Farai Mandizha | 2,200 | ch-Africa | B13 |
| Nov 2005 | Marany Meyer | 2,161 | ch-Africa | B23 |
| Jun 2014 | Khadidja Latreche | 1,884 | Manyanani | B55 |
| Jul 2015 | Malcolm Mp. Fredericks | 1,858 | South African Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,163 |
| Cape Town Chess Lounge | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 2,083 |
| ch-Africa | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daud Amini's chess games?
34 games by Daud Amini, from Jan 2017 to Jul 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 Daud Amini has played.
What does Daud Amini play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Daud Amini opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daud Amini answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daud Amini play as White?
As White, Daud Amini's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daud Amini play as Black?
As Black, Daud Amini most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Daud Amini's FIDE rating?
Daud Amini is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Daud Amini played?
Our database contains 34 games by Daud Amini, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daud Amini?
34 games by Daud Amini 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.