Prepare against Danny Raznikov
GM · Israel · World #1,171 classical · FIDE ID 2811154
Our database contains 700 games by Danny Raznikov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danny Raznikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danny Raznikov 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 | 2,437 | 2,531 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,475 | 2,510 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,518 | 2,562 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 700 | 232 | 297 | 171 | 33.1% |
| As White | 337 | 121 | 154 | 62 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 363 | 111 | 143 | 109 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danny Raznikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danny Raznikov's side.
First moves as White (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 313 | 92.9% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.9% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Raznikov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 61.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 47 | 27.3% | 51.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 62.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 45 | 35.4% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Danny Raznikov's chess games
All 700 games by Danny Raznikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 232 wins, 297 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 50 | 16/26/8 | 32.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 17/20/8 | 37.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 1/11/5 | 5.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68 | 25/20/23 | 36.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 12/19/17 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,734 | chT-ISR | C65 |
| May 2015 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,669 | 34th Zalakaros Open | B07 |
| Feb 2014 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,653 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | E13 |
| Dec 2014 | Qun Ma | 2,621 | 52nd Groningen Open | A33 |
| Feb 2013 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,613 | 29th Cappelle Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 59 | 30.5 | 2,429 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,473 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2018 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,504 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 21 | 11 | 2,205 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2011 | 17 | 11 | 2,437 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,426 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danny Raznikov's chess games?
700 games by Danny Raznikov, from Jan 2007 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 Danny Raznikov has played.
What does Danny Raznikov play on the first move as White?
Across 337 games with White in our database, Danny Raznikov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danny Raznikov answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Danny Raznikov play as White?
As White, Danny Raznikov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danny Raznikov play as Black?
As Black, Danny Raznikov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (68 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 363 games.
What is Danny Raznikov's FIDE rating?
Danny Raznikov is currently rated 2,437 in classical chess, 2,475 in rapid and 2,518 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Danny Raznikov played?
Our database contains 700 games by Danny Raznikov, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 297 draws, 171 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danny Raznikov?
700 games by Danny Raznikov 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.