Prepare against Denis Dergausov
Moldova · World #57,200 classical · FIDE ID 13901575
When preparing against Denis Dergausov, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 57 games by Denis Dergausov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Dergausov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Dergausov 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 | 1,866 | 2,122 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,887 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,937 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 45.6% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Dergausov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Dergausov's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Dergausov usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dergausov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dergausov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dergausov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Denis Dergausov's chess games
All 57 games by Denis Dergausov 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Vladimir Zhadko | 2,198 | Kishinev Open | B13 |
| Jan 2014 | Victor Ianocichin | 2,146 | Kishinev Open | B70 |
| Jun 1999 | Lyudmila Frantsuzova | 2,120 | Centrocoop June Open B | B33 |
| Oct 2005 | Sergiu Martinenco | 1,992 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | B80 |
| Oct 2007 | Irina Stavila | 1,959 | Kishinev ULIM Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 1,987 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Kishinev Binefacere Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| Kishinev Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| Kishinev ULIM Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-MDA 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,116 |
| 16th Arad Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Dergausov's chess games?
57 games by Denis Dergausov, 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 Dergausov has played.
What does Denis Dergausov play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Denis Dergausov opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.a4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Dergausov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Denis Dergausov play as White?
As White, Denis Dergausov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Dergausov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Dergausov most often plays: Latvian Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Denis Dergausov's FIDE rating?
Denis Dergausov is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Denis Dergausov played?
Our database contains 57 games by Denis Dergausov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Dergausov?
57 games by Denis Dergausov 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.