Prepare against Denys Filin
Ukraine · World #24,917 classical · FIDE ID 14173476
When preparing against Denys Filin, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Denys Filin, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Denys Filin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denys Filin 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 | 2,020 | 2,020 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,008 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,824 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 46.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 714 rated games against 604 different opponents, across 100 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 309 | 106 | 102 | 101 | 34.3% | 1,805 | 1,798 | 21 |
| Rapid | 204 | 81 | 37 | 86 | 39.7% | 1,846 | 1,809 | 8 |
| Blitz | 201 | 71 | 28 | 102 | 35.3% | 1,819 | 1,714 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 400 | 89 | 105 | 206 | 22.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 181 | 100 | 45 | 36 | 55.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 83 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1,979 | 1,979 |
| 2025 | 84 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 1,959 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 89 | 38 | 24 | 27 | 1,983 | 2,017 |
| 2023 | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1,953 | 1,972 |
| 2022 | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1,915 | 1,928 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1,640 | 1,480 |
| 2020 | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 1,729 | 1,720 |
| 2019 | 117 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 1,723 | 1,741 |
| 2018 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 1,769 | 1,666 |
| 2017 | 182 | 57 | 27 | 98 | 1,754 | 1,616 |
| 2016 | 37 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 1,544 | 1,405 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1,808 | 1,408 |
Where Denys Filin has played
Germany (51) · Ukraine (34) · Czechia (5) · Spain (4) · Poland (4) · Estonia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denys Filin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denys Filin's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Filin usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Filin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Filin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Filin usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Denys Filin's chess games
All 30 games by Denys Filin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D67 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Marco Limmer | 1,887 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Vadym Kyrylko | 1,457 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | B25 |
| Jul 2019 | Artur Chlewinski | 1,376 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | A30 |
| Jul 2019 | Meik Pudleiner | 1,366 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | B35 |
| Jul 2019 | Pavel Nemecek | 1,332 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,045 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,627 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 101+) | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Pustomyty Stein Memorial Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denys Filin's chess games?
30 games by Denys Filin, from Aug 2016 to Nov 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 Denys Filin has played.
What does Denys Filin play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Denys Filin opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denys Filin answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Denys Filin play as White?
As White, Denys Filin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denys Filin play as Black?
As Black, Denys Filin most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Denys Filin's FIDE rating?
Denys Filin is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Denys Filin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Denys Filin, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denys Filin?
30 games by Denys Filin 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.