Prepare against Daniel Kitaev
United Kingdom · World #55,906 classical · FIDE ID 2409887
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Kitaev, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kitaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kitaev 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 | 1,870 | 1,988 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kitaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kitaev's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kitaev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kitaev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kitaev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kitaev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kitaev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Kitaev's chess games
All 38 games by Daniel Kitaev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alan Minnican | 2,081 | Scottish Open | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Jamie Roberts | 1,792 | Glorney International 2026 | Glorney International Cup | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Maksymilian Mlynek | 1,789 | Scottish Open | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Tushar Roul | 1,783 | Scottish Open | B52 |
| Jun 2026 | Wei Yi-Chen | 1,743 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| Celtic Nations U12 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,085 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Robinson Cup | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,412 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Glorney International Cup | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,087 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kitaev's chess games?
38 games by Daniel Kitaev, from May 2022 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 Daniel Kitaev has played.
What does Daniel Kitaev play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Kitaev opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kitaev answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kitaev play as White?
As White, Daniel Kitaev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kitaev play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kitaev most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Kitaev's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kitaev is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Daniel Kitaev played?
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Kitaev, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kitaev?
38 games by Daniel Kitaev 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.