Prepare against Danil Pimenov
DEU · World #37,516 classical · FIDE ID 34600248
Our database contains 59 games by Danil Pimenov, covering Mar 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danil Pimenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danil Pimenov 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 | 1,947 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 9 | 21 | 49.2% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danil Pimenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danil Pimenov's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pimenov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pimenov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pimenov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pimenov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pimenov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Danil Pimenov's chess games
All 59 games by Danil Pimenov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Tim Geist | 2,005 | ch-GER U14 | B51 |
| May 2024 | Mansur Mukazhanov | 1,919 | ch-GER U14 | B33 |
| May 2020 | Magnus Ermitsch | 1,819 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B83 |
| Dec 2022 | Florin Werner | 1,761 | chT-GER U14 | B33 |
| May 2024 | Jakob Henn | 1,759 | ch-GER U14 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,628 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,547 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,735 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,257 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 1,524 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danil Pimenov's chess games?
59 games by Danil Pimenov, from Mar 2020 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 Pimenov has played.
What does Danil Pimenov play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Danil Pimenov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danil Pimenov answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Danil Pimenov play as White?
As White, Danil Pimenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danil Pimenov play as Black?
As Black, Danil Pimenov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Danil Pimenov's FIDE rating?
Danil Pimenov is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Danil Pimenov played?
Our database contains 59 games by Danil Pimenov, covering Mar 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danil Pimenov?
59 games by Danil Pimenov 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.