Prepare against Daniel Kitaev
United Kingdom · World #51,260 classical · FIDE ID 2409887
When preparing against Daniel Kitaev, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Kitaev, covering May 2022 to Sep 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 | 1,888 | 1,988 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
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 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Daniel Kitaev's chess games
All 36 games by Daniel Kitaev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 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 Cup 2026 | 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 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kitaev's chess games?
36 games by Daniel Kitaev, from May 2022 to Sep 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 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kitaev play as White?
As White, Daniel Kitaev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 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); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Daniel Kitaev's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kitaev is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Daniel Kitaev played?
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Kitaev, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kitaev?
36 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.