Prepare against Andrey Buvaltsev
Russia · World #79,553 classical · FIDE ID 4131304
When preparing against Andrey Buvaltsev, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Andrey Buvaltsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Buvaltsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Buvaltsev 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 | 1,791 | 2,136 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 2,077 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,078 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 37 | 25 | 43 | 35.2% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 10 | 26 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Buvaltsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Buvaltsev's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 50.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 25.5% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.5% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Buvaltsev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 92.6% | 34.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Andrey Buvaltsev's chess games
All 105 games by Andrey Buvaltsev 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: 37 wins, 25 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Yiakov Bestchastny | 2,265 | Volgodonsk Open | B12 |
| Jul 2007 | Ivan Volontinas | 2,201 | 13th Berdsk Maestro Open | C10 |
| Oct 2008 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,125 | ch-Kemerovo Sports School | B32 |
| Jul 2007 | Nikolai Kuzmin | 2,088 | 13th Berdsk Maestro Open | E95 |
| Jul 2008 | Vladimir Vorontsov | 2,013 | 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| Volgodonsk Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 16th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 10th Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Buvaltsev's chess games?
105 games by Andrey Buvaltsev, 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 Andrey Buvaltsev has played.
What does Andrey Buvaltsev play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Andrey Buvaltsev opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Buvaltsev answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrey Buvaltsev play as White?
As White, Andrey Buvaltsev's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Buvaltsev play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Buvaltsev most often plays: Horwitz Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Andrey Buvaltsev's FIDE rating?
Andrey Buvaltsev is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Andrey Buvaltsev played?
Our database contains 105 games by Andrey Buvaltsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 25 draws, 43 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Buvaltsev?
105 games by Andrey Buvaltsev 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.