Prepare against Denis Denisov
FIDE · World #67,873 classical · FIDE ID 4151836
When preparing against Denis Denisov, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 121 games by Denis Denisov, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Denisov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Denisov 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 | 1,828 | 2,039 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,957 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,938 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 50 | 23 | 48 | 41.3% |
| As White | 56 | 27 | 7 | 22 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Denisov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Denisov's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 58.9% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 17.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Denisov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Denisov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Denisov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Denisov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Denisov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Denisov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 65.6% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Denis Denisov's chess games
All 121 games by Denis Denisov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 50 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Ralph Zimmer | 2,142 | W-ch Disabled | C56 |
| Oct 2013 | Marko Sponheim | 2,091 | W-ch Disabled | A04 |
| May 2017 | Andrey Tersinsev | 2,089 | ch-RUS IPCA | C47 |
| Jun 2017 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,081 | 17th IPCA Wch | B38 |
| May 2014 | Artem Anfinogenov | 2,045 | ch-RUS IPCA | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,003 |
| 15th IPCA Wch | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,603 |
| 14th IPCA World Championship | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,884 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| Sochi IPCA Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Denisov's chess games?
121 games by Denis Denisov, from Oct 2003 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 Denis Denisov has played.
What does Denis Denisov play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Denis Denisov opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Denisov answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...a6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Denis Denisov play as White?
As White, Denis Denisov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Denisov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Denisov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Denis Denisov's FIDE rating?
Denis Denisov is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Denis Denisov played?
Our database contains 121 games by Denis Denisov, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Denisov?
121 games by Denis Denisov 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.