Prepare against Anatoly Fridman
FIDE · World #42,516 classical · FIDE ID 24166952
When preparing against Anatoly Fridman, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 36 games by Anatoly Fridman, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Fridman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Fridman 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 | 1,924 | 2,191 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 2,042 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 2,174 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Fridman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Fridman's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Fridman usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fridman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Fridman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fridman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Anatoly Fridman's chess games
All 36 games by Anatoly Fridman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Alexander Illarionov | 2,176 | Volgograd Christmas Open | A03 |
| Jan 2010 | Aleksey Zotov | 2,174 | Volgograd Christmas Open | D00 |
| Jun 2024 | Anna-Christina Kopinits | 2,157 | 36th Pula Open | D17 |
| Jan 2010 | Sergey Kuliev | 2,151 | Volgograd Christmas Open | A10 |
| Jan 2025 | Nebojsa Djokic | 2,108 | Paracin Prestige Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volgograd Christmas Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,869 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,757 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2,081 |
| 38th Pula Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| 20th Moscow Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Fridman's chess games?
36 games by Anatoly Fridman, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Anatoly Fridman has played.
What does Anatoly Fridman play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Anatoly Fridman opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Fridman answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Fridman play as White?
As White, Anatoly Fridman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Fridman play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Fridman most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Anatoly Fridman's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Fridman is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Anatoly Fridman played?
Our database contains 36 games by Anatoly Fridman, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Fridman?
36 games by Anatoly Fridman 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.