Prepare against Denis Nazarov
Russia · World #12,682 classical · FIDE ID 54178673
Our database contains 36 games by Denis Nazarov, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Nazarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Nazarov 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 | 2,133 | 2,204 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,096 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,197 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Nazarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Nazarov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nazarov usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Denis Nazarov's chess games
All 36 games by Denis Nazarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Vadim Alekseev | 2,340 | Orsha IM | A04 |
| Apr 2021 | Anna Afonasieva | 2,270 | Orsha IM | E17 |
| Nov 2023 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,266 | RUS Cup tt | D95 |
| Apr 2021 | Ekaterina Smirnova | 2,239 | Orsha IM | D10 |
| Jan 2020 | Mikhail Alekseev | 1,948 | 16th Moscow Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| Orsha IM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| RUS Cup tt | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 2,075 |
| Yakutsk Sakha Cup | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,824 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Nazarov's chess games?
36 games by Denis Nazarov, from Jul 2016 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 Nazarov has played.
What does Denis Nazarov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Denis Nazarov opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Nazarov answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Denis Nazarov play as White?
As White, Denis Nazarov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Nazarov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Nazarov most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Denis Nazarov's FIDE rating?
Denis Nazarov is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (May 2021).
How many games has Denis Nazarov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Denis Nazarov, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Nazarov?
36 games by Denis Nazarov 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.