Prepare against Anatoly Tsapulin
Russia · World #7,935 classical · FIDE ID 4174836
Our database contains 71 games by Anatoly Tsapulin, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Tsapulin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Tsapulin 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 | 2,206 | 2,250 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,235 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,307 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 27 | 15 | 29 | 38.0% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Tsapulin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Tsapulin's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 57.6% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tsapulin usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Anatoly Tsapulin's chess games
All 71 games by Anatoly Tsapulin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Gor Airapetian | 2,470 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | D13 |
| Jul 2012 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,403 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | D35 |
| Mar 2012 | Ivan Volodin | 2,295 | ch-Privolzhskogo FO | D36 |
| Feb 2012 | Elena Pershina | 2,127 | Moscow Open U26 | D35 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexandr E. Volodin | 2,086 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PriFR U16 | 2008 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,901 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,161 |
| Moscow Open U26 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,152 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| Penza Open U14 | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,071 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,364 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Tsapulin's chess games?
71 games by Anatoly Tsapulin, from Mar 2012 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 Anatoly Tsapulin has played.
What does Anatoly Tsapulin play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Anatoly Tsapulin opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Tsapulin answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Tsapulin play as White?
As White, Anatoly Tsapulin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Tsapulin play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Tsapulin most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Anatoly Tsapulin's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Tsapulin is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Anatoly Tsapulin played?
Our database contains 71 games by Anatoly Tsapulin, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Tsapulin?
71 games by Anatoly Tsapulin 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.