Prepare against Danil Najdin
FM · Russia · World #4,653 classical · FIDE ID 4172426
Our database contains 668 games by Danil Najdin, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danil Najdin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danil Najdin 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 | 2,283 | 2,359 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,333 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,286 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 668 | 311 | 63 | 294 | 46.6% |
| As White | 340 | 168 | 30 | 142 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 328 | 143 | 33 | 152 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danil Najdin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danil Najdin's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 72.1% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 73 | 21.5% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.6% | 27.8% |
| f4 | 8 | 2.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Najdin usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Najdin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Najdin usually continues d4 (39.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Najdin usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Najdin usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Najdin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 70.9% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 14.2% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 62.3% | 43.7% |
| f5 | 20 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 16.7% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Danil Najdin's chess games
All 668 games by Danil Najdin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 311 wins, 63 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 44 | 25/4/15 | 56.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 9/1/17 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 20/3/18 | 48.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 24 | 17/0/7 | 70.8% |
| E60 | English Opening | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Dec 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,666 | Titled Tue | B86 |
| Jan 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Jan 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Jun 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | Titled Tue | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 436 | 209 | 2,261 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 42 | 21 | 2,160 |
| Tuapse Open | 2022 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,266 |
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chB-RUS U12 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,056 |
| 26th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,439 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 27th | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,353 |
| 19th Voronezh Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danil Najdin's chess games?
668 games by Danil Najdin, from Sep 2009 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 Najdin has played.
What does Danil Najdin play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Danil Najdin opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danil Najdin answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Danil Najdin play as White?
As White, Danil Najdin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 56.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 63.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danil Najdin play as Black?
As Black, Danil Najdin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 70.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Danil Najdin's FIDE rating?
Danil Najdin is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Danil Najdin played?
Our database contains 668 games by Danil Najdin, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 63 draws, 294 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danil Najdin?
668 games by Danil Najdin 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.