Prepare against Daniil Lintchevski
GM · Russia · World #591 classical · FIDE ID 4171055
Our database contains 2,295 games by Daniil Lintchevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Lintchevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Lintchevski 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 | 2,499 | 2,579 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,644 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,499 | 2,651 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,295 | 984 | 931 | 380 | 42.9% |
| As White | 1,154 | 552 | 461 | 141 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 1,141 | 432 | 470 | 239 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Lintchevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Lintchevski's side.
First moves as White (1,154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 869 | 75.3% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 178 | 15.4% | 69.7% |
| d4 | 77 | 6.7% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.0% | 60.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.4% | 90.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Lintchevski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (512 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 215 | 42.0% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 156 | 30.5% | 69.9% |
| e5 | 74 | 14.5% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 63 | 12.3% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 306 | 73.4% | 54.6% |
| Nf6 | 97 | 23.3% | 64.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Daniil Lintchevski's chess games
All 2,295 games by Daniil Lintchevski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 984 wins, 931 draws, 380 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 118 | 59/40/19 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 111 | 55/42/14 | 49.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 63 | 22/33/8 | 34.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 23/24/1 | 47.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 24/13/7 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 20/20/4 | 45.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 35 | 7/25/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 21/11/1 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/14/2 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 130 | 40/57/33 | 30.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 109 | 34/45/30 | 31.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 73 | 29/31/13 | 39.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 67 | 18/28/21 | 26.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 57 | 36/15/6 | 63.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 49 | 22/20/7 | 44.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 43 | 19/19/5 | 44.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 7/18/13 | 18.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 14/16/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 17/7/13 | 45.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Anish Giri | 2,783 | Wch Blitz | B56 |
| Feb 2013 | Gata Kamsky | 2,740 | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid KO | D11 |
| Jul 2013 | David Navara | 2,715 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | E05 |
| Aug 2020 | Quang Liem Le | 2,709 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| Feb 2013 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,706 | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 335 | 226 | 2,576 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 21 | 2,510 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 38 | 26 | 2,459 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 34 | 24 | 2,547 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2010 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,462 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,400 |
| Petrovskaya Ladya | 2006 | 24 | 14 | 2,410 |
| St Petersburg Rapid Final | 2016 | 24 | 17 | 2,521 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksandr Shimanov (28 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (18 games) · Maxim Matlakov (17 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (15 games) · Maksim Chigaev (14 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (13 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (12 games) · Artyom Timofeev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Lintchevski's chess games?
2,295 games by Daniil Lintchevski, from Apr 2003 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 Daniil Lintchevski has played.
What does Daniil Lintchevski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,154 games with White in our database, Daniil Lintchevski opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Lintchevski answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniil Lintchevski play as White?
As White, Daniil Lintchevski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (118 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (111 games, 49.5% win rate); Scotch Game (63 games, 34.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Lintchevski play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Lintchevski most often plays: Slav Defense (130 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (109 games, 31.2% win rate); Sicilian (73 games, 39.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,141 games.
What is Daniil Lintchevski's FIDE rating?
Daniil Lintchevski is currently rated 2,499 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,499 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,579 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Daniil Lintchevski played?
Our database contains 2,295 games by Daniil Lintchevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 984 wins, 931 draws, 380 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Lintchevski?
2,295 games by Daniil Lintchevski 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.