Prepare against Daniil Gusev
DEU · World #32,472 classical · FIDE ID 55683886
When preparing against Daniil Gusev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Daniil Gusev, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Gusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Gusev 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 | 1,972 | 2,059 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,518 | 1,518 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,995 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 29 | 10 | 13 | 55.8% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Gusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Gusev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Gusev usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Daniil Gusev's chess games
All 52 games by Daniil Gusev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Helena Neumann | 2,105 | German Youth Teams | B13 |
| Oct 2025 | Rosalie Werner | 1,953 | German Youth Teams | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Artem Kucher | 1,934 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C74 |
| May 2026 | Rafael Antonio Bergmann | 1,933 | DEM U12 | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Theo Kudernac | 1,904 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,777 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 1,951 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,946 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,061 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Gusev's chess games?
52 games by Daniil Gusev, from May 2021 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 Daniil Gusev has played.
What does Daniil Gusev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Daniil Gusev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Gusev answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniil Gusev play as White?
As White, Daniil Gusev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Gusev play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Gusev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniil Gusev's FIDE rating?
Daniil Gusev is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,518 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Daniil Gusev played?
Our database contains 52 games by Daniil Gusev, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Gusev?
52 games by Daniil Gusev 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.