Prepare against Andrei Obodchuk
IM · FIDE · World #10,636 classical · FIDE ID 4114310
When preparing against Andrei Obodchuk, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 906 games by Andrei Obodchuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Obodchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Obodchuk 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 | 2,160 | 2,447 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,425 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,428 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 906 | 397 | 296 | 213 | 43.8% |
| As White | 449 | 210 | 158 | 81 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 457 | 187 | 138 | 132 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Obodchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Obodchuk's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 267 | 59.5% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 124 | 27.6% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 11.8% | 64.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues e4 (93.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Obodchuk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 87.9% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 9.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 86.6% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 9.6% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Andrei Obodchuk's chess games
All 906 games by Andrei Obodchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 397 wins, 296 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 24/11/10 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 22 | 13/7/2 | 59.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 108 | 55/26/27 | 50.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,687 | Olympiad-40 | B48 |
| Apr 2003 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,647 | 04th Poikovsky Karpov | D44 |
| May 2001 | Smbat Lputian | 2,607 | Poikovsky Karpov 02nd | E05 |
| Sep 2011 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,586 | 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | A16 |
| May 2001 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,578 | Poikovsky Karpov 02nd | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 36 | 28 | 2,341 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,537 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,390 |
| chT2-RUS | 1999 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| Bykova Memorial | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 2,347 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Tsapalin (11 games) · Stanislav Mikheev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Obodchuk's chess games?
906 games by Andrei Obodchuk, from Apr 2003 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 Andrei Obodchuk has played.
What does Andrei Obodchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Andrei Obodchuk opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Obodchuk answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrei Obodchuk play as White?
As White, Andrei Obodchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Obodchuk play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Obodchuk most often plays: Sicilian (108 games, 50.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 457 games.
What is Andrei Obodchuk's FIDE rating?
Andrei Obodchuk is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Andrei Obodchuk played?
Our database contains 906 games by Andrei Obodchuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 397 wins, 296 draws, 213 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Obodchuk?
906 games by Andrei Obodchuk 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.