Prepare against Danil Strokin
Russia · World #8,445 classical · FIDE ID 24261980
When preparing against Danil Strokin, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Danil Strokin, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danil Strokin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danil Strokin 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 | 2,197 | 2,197 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,256 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,098 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 35.6% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danil Strokin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danil Strokin's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Strokin usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Strokin usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Strokin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strokin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Strokin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Strokin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Danil Strokin's chess games
All 45 games by Danil Strokin in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Kim | 2,198 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A61 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Titov | 2,187 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E11 |
| Oct 2023 | Timur Khakimov | 2,182 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A41 |
| Oct 2023 | Danila Aleksandrov | 2,160 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | E01 |
| Aug 2025 | Tengiz Toidze | 1,962 | 18th Poti Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 18th Poti Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,131 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,018 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,160 |
| Voronezh Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danil Strokin's chess games?
45 games by Danil Strokin, from May 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 Strokin has played.
What does Danil Strokin play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Danil Strokin opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danil Strokin answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Danil Strokin play as White?
As White, Danil Strokin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danil Strokin play as Black?
As Black, Danil Strokin most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Danil Strokin's FIDE rating?
Danil Strokin is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Danil Strokin played?
Our database contains 45 games by Danil Strokin, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danil Strokin?
45 games by Danil Strokin 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.