Prepare against Danil Cherniaev
Russia · World #73,255 classical · FIDE ID 24279706
When preparing against Danil Cherniaev, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Danil Cherniaev, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danil Cherniaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danil Cherniaev 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 | 1,811 | 1,960 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,705 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danil Cherniaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danil Cherniaev's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Danil Cherniaev's chess games
All 32 games by Danil Cherniaev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Polukhin | 2,105 | 17th Moscow Open A | A52 |
| Aug 2019 | Vittorio Cina | 1,780 | ch-EU U12 | D36 |
| May 2019 | Alexei Smekalov | 1,655 | chT-RUS U14 final | A90 |
| May 2019 | Vladislav Zhirkov | 1,487 | chT-RUS U14 final | B18 |
| May 2019 | Stepan Tetyuev | 1,383 | chT-RUS U14 final | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,742 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,739 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,682 |
| 19th Moscow Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danil Cherniaev's chess games?
32 games by Danil Cherniaev, from Sep 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 Danil Cherniaev has played.
What does Danil Cherniaev play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Danil Cherniaev opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danil Cherniaev answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Danil Cherniaev play as White?
As White, Danil Cherniaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danil Cherniaev play as Black?
As Black, Danil Cherniaev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Danil Cherniaev's FIDE rating?
Danil Cherniaev is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Danil Cherniaev played?
Our database contains 32 games by Danil Cherniaev, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danil Cherniaev?
32 games by Danil Cherniaev 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.