Prepare against Arkadij Slonimskij
Russia · World #13,594 classical · FIDE ID 4113420
Our database contains 74 games by Arkadij Slonimskij, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadij Slonimskij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadij Slonimskij 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 | 2,121 | 2,239 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,173 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,196 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 15 | 32 | 36.5% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadij Slonimskij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadij Slonimskij's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Slonimskij usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Slonimskij usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Slonimskij usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Slonimskij usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Arkadij Slonimskij's chess games
All 74 games by Arkadij Slonimskij 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Eugene Levin | 2,146 | Maccabiah Open | B03 |
| Jul 2014 | Yair Kraus | 2,102 | 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | B06 |
| Jul 2013 | Boris Klein | 2,097 | Maccabiah Open | B05 |
| Jul 2018 | Tilen Lucovnik | 2,077 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | C45 |
| Jul 2017 | Reinhard Blodig | 2,059 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Maccabiah Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,145 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Czestochowa Open | 1992 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,108 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadij Slonimskij's chess games?
74 games by Arkadij Slonimskij, 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 Arkadij Slonimskij has played.
What does Arkadij Slonimskij play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Arkadij Slonimskij opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadij Slonimskij answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games).
What openings does Arkadij Slonimskij play as White?
As White, Arkadij Slonimskij's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadij Slonimskij play as Black?
As Black, Arkadij Slonimskij most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Arkadij Slonimskij's FIDE rating?
Arkadij Slonimskij is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Arkadij Slonimskij played?
Our database contains 74 games by Arkadij Slonimskij, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadij Slonimskij?
74 games by Arkadij Slonimskij 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.