Prepare against Deniel Safarov
FM · Georgia · World #5,877 classical · FIDE ID 13619802
Our database contains 407 games by Deniel Safarov, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniel Safarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniel Safarov 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 | 2,251 | 2,346 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,104 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,327 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 181 | 65 | 161 | 44.5% |
| As White | 208 | 99 | 35 | 74 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 199 | 82 | 30 | 87 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniel Safarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniel Safarov's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 91.8% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.3% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.4% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Safarov usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Safarov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Safarov usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Safarov usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Safarov usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Safarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 43.5% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 34 | 40.0% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 15.3% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 92.6% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.4% | 90.0% |
Deniel Safarov's chess games
All 407 games by Deniel Safarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 181 wins, 65 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/2/15 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Sep 2024 | Jules Moussard | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | B82 |
| Sep 2024 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,576 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Dec 2024 | David Gavrilescu | 2,549 | 11th Sunway Sitges | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 197 | 109.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,127 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Wch U16 rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,967 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,624 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,345 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniel Safarov's chess games?
407 games by Deniel Safarov, from Jan 2017 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 Deniel Safarov has played.
What does Deniel Safarov play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Deniel Safarov opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniel Safarov answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Deniel Safarov play as White?
As White, Deniel Safarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniel Safarov play as Black?
As Black, Deniel Safarov most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Deniel Safarov's FIDE rating?
Deniel Safarov is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Deniel Safarov played?
Our database contains 407 games by Deniel Safarov, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 65 draws, 161 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniel Safarov?
407 games by Deniel Safarov 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.