Prepare against Daniil Rakitin
FM · Russia · World #4,121 classical · FIDE ID 24219762
Our database contains 148 games by Daniil Rakitin, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Rakitin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Rakitin 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 | 2,300 | 2,300 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,392 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,443 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 73 | 18 | 57 | 49.3% |
| As White | 75 | 42 | 9 | 24 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 31 | 9 | 33 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Rakitin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Rakitin's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 88.0% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.7% | 56.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rakitin usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Rakitin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rakitin usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rakitin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rakitin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 58.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Daniil Rakitin's chess games
All 148 games by Daniil Rakitin in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 73 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Jul 2024 | Dimitar Mardov | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 123 | 71.5 | 2,371 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| RUS Cup U13 Final | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 20th Moscow Open A | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,392 |
| Tuapse Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,090 |
| 18th Moscow Open A | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,118 |
| ch-Moscow | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Rakitin's chess games?
148 games by Daniil Rakitin, from Feb 2016 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 Rakitin has played.
What does Daniil Rakitin play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Daniil Rakitin opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Rakitin answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniil Rakitin play as White?
As White, Daniil Rakitin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Rakitin play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Rakitin most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Daniil Rakitin's FIDE rating?
Daniil Rakitin is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniil Rakitin played?
Our database contains 148 games by Daniil Rakitin, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Rakitin?
148 games by Daniil Rakitin 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.