Prepare against Neil Doknjas
CM · Canada · World #7,514 classical · FIDE ID 2617587
When preparing against Neil Doknjas, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Neil Doknjas, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil Doknjas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Doknjas 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 | 2,214 | 2,273 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 217 | 58 | 188 | 46.9% |
| As White | 232 | 124 | 27 | 81 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 231 | 93 | 31 | 107 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Doknjas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Doknjas's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 72.0% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 12.9% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 9.1% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 4.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 65.6% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 23 | 18.0% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 14.8% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 52.0% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Neil Doknjas's chess games
All 463 games by Neil Doknjas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 217 wins, 58 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | V Pranav | 2,615 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Jun 2024 | Eric Hansen | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | B43 |
| May 2025 | T Banusz | 2,605 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Jan 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 133 | 68.5 | 2,253 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 1,929 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-British Columbia U20 | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2013 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,219 |
| Langley Open | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,763 |
| White Rock Semiahmoo Open | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Doknjas's chess games?
463 games by Neil Doknjas, from Dec 2015 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 Neil Doknjas has played.
What does Neil Doknjas play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Neil Doknjas opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Doknjas answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Neil Doknjas play as White?
As White, Neil Doknjas's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Doknjas play as Black?
As Black, Neil Doknjas most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Neil Doknjas's FIDE rating?
Neil Doknjas is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Neil Doknjas played?
Our database contains 463 games by Neil Doknjas, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 58 draws, 188 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Doknjas?
463 games by Neil Doknjas 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.