Prepare against Andrei Verkholantcev
CM · Spain · World #7,490 classical · FIDE ID 94786356
When preparing against Andrei Verkholantcev, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Andrei Verkholantcev, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Verkholantcev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Verkholantcev 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 | 2,216 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,204 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 46 | 23 | 40 | 42.2% |
| As White | 55 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Verkholantcev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Verkholantcev's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 60.0% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 21 | 38.2% | 76.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 76.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Verkholantcev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Andrei Verkholantcev's chess games
All 109 games by Andrei Verkholantcev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,465 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A50 |
| Jul 2026 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,405 | 7th Valencia Cuna Open | B12 |
| May 2026 | Eric Rosen | 2,377 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | D00 |
| May 2026 | Anastasia Avramidou | 2,320 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A45 |
| May 2026 | Vingris,Mikelis | 2,317 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 59th Mislata Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,262 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,178 |
| FINAL El gran salto 2025 - Sub-8 a sub-18 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Verkholantcev's chess games?
109 games by Andrei Verkholantcev, from May 2023 to Sep 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 Verkholantcev has played.
What does Andrei Verkholantcev play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Andrei Verkholantcev opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Verkholantcev answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrei Verkholantcev play as White?
As White, Andrei Verkholantcev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Verkholantcev play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Verkholantcev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Andrei Verkholantcev's FIDE rating?
Andrei Verkholantcev is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrei Verkholantcev played?
Our database contains 109 games by Andrei Verkholantcev, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Verkholantcev?
109 games by Andrei Verkholantcev 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.