Prepare against Denis Baitzurov
Russia · World #33,222 classical · FIDE ID 4157877
Our database contains 45 games by Denis Baitzurov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Baitzurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Baitzurov 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 | 1,968 | 2,123 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 44.4% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Baitzurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Baitzurov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Baitzurov usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Baitzurov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Baitzurov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Denis Baitzurov's chess games
All 45 games by Denis Baitzurov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D62 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Olga Iljushina | 2,282 | ch-Saratov Regional | A07 |
| Jun 2011 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,232 | ch-Saratov Region | B12 |
| Jun 2011 | Oleg Fedorov | 2,126 | ch-Saratov Region | D06 |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Sudnik | 2,042 | ch-Saratov Regional | B18 |
| Dec 2015 | Anastasia Aseeva | 2,005 | ch-Saratov Regional | D66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,081 |
| Saratov Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,929 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| ch-Saratov Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Baitzurov's chess games?
45 games by Denis Baitzurov, from Apr 2003 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 Denis Baitzurov has played.
What does Denis Baitzurov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Denis Baitzurov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Baitzurov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Denis Baitzurov play as White?
As White, Denis Baitzurov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Baitzurov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Baitzurov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Denis Baitzurov's FIDE rating?
Denis Baitzurov is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (May 2010).
How many games has Denis Baitzurov played?
Our database contains 45 games by Denis Baitzurov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Baitzurov?
45 games by Denis Baitzurov 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.