Prepare against Denis Trifonov
FM · Belarus · World #10,175 classical · FIDE ID 13501313
Our database contains 218 games by Denis Trifonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Trifonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Trifonov 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 | 2,167 | 2,366 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,300 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,300 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 79 | 39 | 100 | 36.2% |
| As White | 110 | 43 | 17 | 50 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 108 | 36 | 22 | 50 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Trifonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Trifonov's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 62.7% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 28 | 25.5% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Nf3 (22.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 32.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 16.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 33.3% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Denis Trifonov's chess games
All 218 games by Denis Trifonov 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: 79 wins, 39 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Kirill Stupak | 2,482 | ch-BLR 87th | D01 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexey I Kosikov | 2,476 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | B02 |
| Dec 2024 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Jul 2014 | Dmitry Ponomarev | 2,416 | Minsk Open | D20 |
| Jul 2014 | Jurij Tihonov | 2,413 | Minsk Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 98 | 43.5 | 2,158 |
| Minsk Open | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-BLR 71st | 2005 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,986 |
| 15th Lasker Memorial Open A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| Minsk Amateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Trifonov's chess games?
218 games by Denis Trifonov, 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 Trifonov has played.
What does Denis Trifonov play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Denis Trifonov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Trifonov answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Denis Trifonov play as White?
As White, Denis Trifonov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Trifonov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Trifonov most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Denis Trifonov's FIDE rating?
Denis Trifonov is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Denis Trifonov played?
Our database contains 218 games by Denis Trifonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 39 draws, 100 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Trifonov?
218 games by Denis Trifonov 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.