Prepare against Daniil Plyasunov
FM · Russia · World #2,837 classical · FIDE ID 44133839
When preparing against Daniil Plyasunov, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 453 games by Daniil Plyasunov, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Plyasunov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Plyasunov 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 | 2,345 | 2,389 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,329 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,306 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 208 | 91 | 154 | 45.9% |
| As White | 220 | 109 | 43 | 68 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 233 | 99 | 48 | 86 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Plyasunov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Plyasunov's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 90.5% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 6.8% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Plyasunov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 47.9% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 41 | 43.6% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 52.8% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 44.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Daniil Plyasunov's chess games
All 453 games by Daniil Plyasunov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 208 wins, 91 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Nov 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Oct 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jun 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 324 | 192 | 2,393 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 9 | 2,140 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| Kstovo Russian Cup | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,293 |
| 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,396 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Plyasunov's chess games?
453 games by Daniil Plyasunov, from Jun 2014 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 Plyasunov has played.
What does Daniil Plyasunov play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Daniil Plyasunov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Plyasunov answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniil Plyasunov play as White?
As White, Daniil Plyasunov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Plyasunov play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Plyasunov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Daniil Plyasunov's FIDE rating?
Daniil Plyasunov is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (May 2026).
How many games has Daniil Plyasunov played?
Our database contains 453 games by Daniil Plyasunov, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 91 draws, 154 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Plyasunov?
453 games by Daniil Plyasunov 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.