Prepare against Marat Denishev
FM · FIDE · World #17,103 classical · FIDE ID 24131563
Our database contains 861 games by Marat Denishev, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marat Denishev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marat Denishev 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 | 2,084 | 2,382 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,396 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,401 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 378 | 137 | 346 | 43.9% |
| As White | 441 | 207 | 66 | 168 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 420 | 171 | 71 | 178 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marat Denishev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marat Denishev's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 288 | 65.3% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 16.3% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 64 | 14.5% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.0% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Denishev usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Denishev usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Denishev usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Denishev usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Denishev usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Denishev usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 65.7% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 22 | 10.8% | 56.8% |
| g6 | 18 | 8.8% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 7.8% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 75.9% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 19.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Marat Denishev's chess games
All 861 games by Marat Denishev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 378 wins, 137 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 53 | 18/8/27 | 34.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 21/3/25 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 8/7/15 | 26.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Jan 2023 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Dmitry Kononenko | 2,617 | Moscow Open C | B14 |
| Apr 2025 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Jun 2016 | Andrey Stukopin | 2,595 | 20th Voronezh Open A | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 414 | 213 | 2,316 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2012 | 27 | 16 | 2,155 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2009 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,991 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,414 |
| chT-Moscow | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 2,362 |
| Dzhubga Blitz Open | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,114 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,248 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2015 | 11 | 2 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marat Denishev's chess games?
861 games by Marat Denishev, from Oct 2006 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 Marat Denishev has played.
What does Marat Denishev play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Marat Denishev opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marat Denishev answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marat Denishev play as White?
As White, Marat Denishev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marat Denishev play as Black?
As Black, Marat Denishev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is Marat Denishev's FIDE rating?
Marat Denishev is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Marat Denishev played?
Our database contains 861 games by Marat Denishev, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 137 draws, 346 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marat Denishev?
861 games by Marat Denishev 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.