Prepare against Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
GM · Russia · World #14,654 classical · FIDE ID 4104307
When preparing against Arkadi Eremeevich Vul, expect 1.Nf3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 55 games.
Our database contains 559 games by Arkadi Eremeevich Vul, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadi Eremeevich Vul 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 | 2,109 | 2,510 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 2,346 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,354 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 176 | 253 | 130 | 31.5% |
| As White | 282 | 104 | 122 | 56 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 277 | 72 | 131 | 74 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 269 | 95.4% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 3.9% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vul usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vul usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vul usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vul usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Vul usually continues dxc5 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vul usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 122 | 99.2% | 52.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 101 | 93.5% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.5% | 35.7% |
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's chess games
All 559 games by Arkadi Eremeevich Vul in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 176 wins, 253 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 98 | 33/46/19 | 33.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 48 | 22/20/6 | 45.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/15/7 | 42.1% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 11/25/19 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 50 | 11/29/10 | 22.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 30 | 11/14/5 | 36.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 0/7/7 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,547 | Stockholm Seniors Open | A33 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,545 | 12th Cappelle Open | D31 |
| Apr 2001 | Alik Gershon | 2,539 | ch-ISR Open | D35 |
| Feb 2018 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,528 | Kolomna Rapid Open | E63 |
| Jan 2002 | Narek Seferjan | 2,511 | Moscow | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 61 | 40.5 | 2,353 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 27 | 14 | 2,315 |
| Moscow | 2002 | 16 | 12 | 2,602 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,356 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open A 9th | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's chess games?
559 games by Arkadi Eremeevich Vul, from Apr 2003 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 Arkadi Eremeevich Vul has played.
What does Arkadi Eremeevich Vul play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Arkadi Eremeevich Vul opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadi Eremeevich Vul answers 1...e5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Arkadi Eremeevich Vul play as White?
As White, Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (98 games, 33.7% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadi Eremeevich Vul play as Black?
As Black, Arkadi Eremeevich Vul most often plays: Slav Defense (55 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (50 games, 22.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Arkadi Eremeevich Vul's FIDE rating?
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Arkadi Eremeevich Vul played?
Our database contains 559 games by Arkadi Eremeevich Vul, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 253 draws, 130 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadi Eremeevich Vul?
559 games by Arkadi Eremeevich Vul 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.