Prepare against Valentin Danov
BGR · World #16,248 classical · FIDE ID 2928701
Our database contains 44 games by Valentin Danov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Danov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Danov 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 | 2,092 | 2,100 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,118 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 22.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Danov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Danov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Danov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Danov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Danov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Danov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Danov usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Danov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Valentin Danov's chess games
All 44 games by Valentin Danov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | N Ribshtein | 2,267 | 1st Sofia Spring | E60 |
| Aug 2024 | Konstantinos Markidis | 2,246 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | E06 |
| Aug 2024 | Muhamet Asllani | 2,232 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | B44 |
| May 2025 | Alexander Doraszelski | 2,185 | 1st Sofia Spring | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Anton Avramov | 2,121 | 47th Georgi Tringov | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| 1st Sofia Spring | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| 3rd Vitosha Open U10 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,401 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,074 |
| Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,277 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Paphos Int Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Danov's chess games?
44 games by Valentin Danov, from Aug 2016 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 Valentin Danov has played.
What does Valentin Danov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Valentin Danov opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Danov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Valentin Danov play as White?
As White, Valentin Danov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Danov play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Danov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Valentin Danov's FIDE rating?
Valentin Danov is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Valentin Danov played?
Our database contains 44 games by Valentin Danov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Danov?
44 games by Valentin Danov 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.