Prepare against Daniil Shnurov
CM · Estonia · World #8,117 classical · FIDE ID 4510488
Our database contains 71 games by Daniil Shnurov, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Shnurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Shnurov 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 | 2,203 | 2,223 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,342 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,197 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 17 | 20 | 34 | 23.9% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Shnurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Shnurov's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 63.9% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Shnurov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 57.9% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
Daniil Shnurov's chess games
All 71 games by Daniil Shnurov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Mikheil Kekelidze | 2,364 | 5th Parnu Keres Open A | A17 |
| Jul 2024 | Emils Janis Mierins | 2,244 | 5th Parnu Keres Open A | A77 |
| Sep 2022 | Benjamin Kienboeck | 2,241 | Wch U16 | E44 |
| Mar 2026 | Lion Lebedev | 2,225 | 13º ChessMates 2026 | C65 |
| Jul 2023 | Anastassia Sinitsina | 2,207 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,096 |
| 12th Split Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
| 13º ChessMates 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,242 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,083 |
| Kuressaare Saaremaa Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,194 |
| Wch U16 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Shnurov's chess games?
71 games by Daniil Shnurov, from Apr 2018 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 Shnurov has played.
What does Daniil Shnurov play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Daniil Shnurov opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Shnurov answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniil Shnurov play as White?
As White, Daniil Shnurov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Shnurov play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Shnurov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Daniil Shnurov's FIDE rating?
Daniil Shnurov is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniil Shnurov played?
Our database contains 71 games by Daniil Shnurov, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Shnurov?
71 games by Daniil Shnurov 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.