Prepare against Danila Poliannikov
FM · United States · World #4,318 classical · FIDE ID 30935245
Our database contains 389 games by Danila Poliannikov, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danila Poliannikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danila Poliannikov 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 | 2,294 | 2,353 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 166 | 59 | 164 | 42.7% |
| As White | 195 | 93 | 32 | 70 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 194 | 73 | 27 | 94 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danila Poliannikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danila Poliannikov's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 56.4% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 41.0% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues Nc3 (29.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 61.9% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Poliannikov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 62.0% | 52.0% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 25.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 98.6% | 32.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Danila Poliannikov's chess games
All 389 games by Danila Poliannikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 166 wins, 59 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 6/2/19 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,686 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Sep 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Oct 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,633 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Jan 2022 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,543 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Apr 2022 | Robert Hungaski | 2,539 | 14th Foxwoods Open | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 231 | 112 | 2,277 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
| New York President's Day IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,474 |
| New York Fischer GM | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,181 |
| New York Fall IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 14th Foxwoods Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| New York Mem Day 1000 GM IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danila Poliannikov's chess games?
389 games by Danila Poliannikov, from Oct 2016 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 Danila Poliannikov has played.
What does Danila Poliannikov play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Danila Poliannikov opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danila Poliannikov answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Danila Poliannikov play as White?
As White, Danila Poliannikov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danila Poliannikov play as Black?
As Black, Danila Poliannikov most often plays: Benoni Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Danila Poliannikov's FIDE rating?
Danila Poliannikov is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Danila Poliannikov played?
Our database contains 389 games by Danila Poliannikov, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 59 draws, 164 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danila Poliannikov?
389 games by Danila Poliannikov 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.